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Great Expectations

By Charles Dickens
Series: The Penguin English Library
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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is a classic novel that follows the life of Pip, an orphan who navigates the challenges of Victorian society and seeks to rise beyond his humble beginnings. As he encounters an array of vivid characters, his journey from rural Kent to the bustling streets of London is marked by unexpected twists, exploring themes of ambition, social class, and personal growth. This tale combines drama, mystery, and a touch of romance, as Pip discovers what truly matters in life.
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You may enjoy this timeless classic if you appreciate a coming-of-age story full of intriguing characters and complex relationships. The vivid portrayal of Victorian England and themes of social mobility, personal growth, and moral values are sure to captivate you.

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Great Expectations

Shows how a young man's life is transformed by a mysterious series of events - an encounter with an escaped prisoner; a visit to a black-hearted old woman and a beautiful girl; a fortune from a secret donor.

The Penguin English Library Edition of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

"What do you think that is?" she asked me, again pointing with her stick; "that, where those cobwebs are?"
"I can't guess what it is, ma'am."
"It's a great cake. A bride-cake. Mine!"

Great Expectations, Dickens's funny, frightening and tender portrayal of the orphan Pip's journey of self-discovery, is one of his best-loved works. Showing how a young man's life is transformed by a mysterious series of events - an encounter with an escaped prisoner; a visit to a black-hearted old woman and a beautiful girl; a fortune from a secret donor - Dickens's late novel is a masterpiece of psychological and moral truth, and Pip among his greatest creations.

The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is often praised for its intricate plot and rich character development. Critics highlight its exploration of social class and personal growth through the journey of Pip, the protagonist. Many reviews appreciate Dickens's vivid depiction of Victorian England and his skill in crafting memorable, complex characters. Some readers find it both profound and entertaining, admired for its timeless themes and emotional depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141198897

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 405g

Pages: 592

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-70) had his first, astounding success with his first novel The Pickwick Papers and never looked back. In an extraordinarily full life he wrote, campaigned and spoke on a huge range of issues, and was involved in many of the key aspects of Victorian life, by turns cajoling, moving and irritating. He completed fourteen full-length novels and volume after volume of journalism. The magical opening scenes of Great Expectations draws heavily on his own love of north Kent which he had known as a boy and in which he lived as an adult. The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, Barnaby Rudge, A Christmas Carol, Martin Chuzzlewit, Dombey and Son, David Copperfield, Bleak House, Hard Times, Little Dorrit, A Tale of Two Cities, Our Mutual Friend and The Mystery of Edwin Drood are also published in the Penguin English Library.

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