Great Expectations

Name: Great Expectations
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141439563
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By Charles Dickens

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Summary

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens follows the life and growth of an orphan named Pip. Beginning with a chance encounter with an escaped convict, Pip's journey takes him from a humble village life to the bustling streets of London. Throughout the story, Pip navigates the complexities of love, social class, and ambition while uncovering truths about himself and those around him.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories of growth and development, as it follows a young boy's journey from humble beginnings to a more complex adult understanding. With vividly drawn characters and a richly detailed exploration of social mobility and personal aspirations in Victorian England, it's a compelling read for those who savour classic literature and intricate narratives.

Great Expectations

A terrifying encounter with the escaped convict Abel Magwitch in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter, decrepit Miss Havisham and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella at Satis House; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor - these form a series of events that change the orphaned Pip's life forever.

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A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter, decaying Miss Havisham and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor—these form a series of events that change the orphaned Pip's life forever, and he eagerly abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman.

Great Expectations, Dickens's haunting late novel, depicts Pip's education and development through adversity as he discovers the true nature of his 'great expectations'.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141439563

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Edited by Charlotte Mitchell
Introduction by David Trotter
Edited by Charlotte Mitchell
Introduction by David Trotter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 374g

Pages: 544

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.