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Great Expectations

By Charles Dickens
Series: Chartwell Classics
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Great Expectations follows the story of Philip Pirrip, or 'Pip,' an orphan who is unexpectedly elevated from humble beginnings by an unknown benefactor. The novel explores his encounters with key figures such as the eccentric Miss Havisham, a wealthy woman frozen in grief, and her beautiful but cold ward, Estella. Through themes of wealth and poverty, crime and social tension, and the pain of unrequited love, Dickens crafts a timeless narrative that remains relevant today.
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Great Expectations is the cautionary tale of a young man raised high above his station by a mysterious benefactor. Its remarkable characters and compelling story about wealth and poverty, crime and social anxiety, and the bitterness of unrequited love are as relevant today as when the novel was published in 1860/1861.

Charles Dickens's tale begins with young, orphaned Philip Pirrip, "Pip," running afoul of an escaped convict in a cemetery. Having started his novel there, Dickens then ups the stakes and introduces his hero into the decaying household of the wealthy, half-mad Miss Havisham, who was jilted on her wedding day many years before—and still wears her wedding gown. Pip is brought there to play with Miss Havisham's ward, Estella, a beautiful and cruel little girl who delights in tormenting Pip about his coarse upbringing and future as a blacksmith's apprentice. This arrangement sets the pair on a course that will forever change their lives.

Complete and unabridged, this elegantly designed hardcover edition from Chartwell Classics features vibrant endpapers, an introduction by Grace Moore, and a timeline of the life and times of Charles Dickens.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785841708

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 1039g

Pages: 512

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Charles Dickens Classic Fiction Classic General Fiction Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Chartwell Classics

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a prolific English writer of fiction and nonfiction, including fifteen novels. He enjoyed international success in his lifetime and is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time.

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