Description
Great Expectations – Charles Dickens
Discover Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, a timeless Victorian classic about ambition, identity, love and the consequences of social aspiration.
Pip is a poor orphan raised by his sister and her kind-hearted husband, Joe Gargery. His life changes dramatically after a frightening encounter with an escaped convict and a visit to the mysterious home of Miss Havisham, where he meets the beautiful and distant Estella.
When Pip unexpectedly receives a fortune from an unknown benefactor, he leaves his humble beginnings behind and travels to London to become a gentleman. As his expectations grow, he must confront questions of loyalty, shame, gratitude and the true meaning of personal worth.
This English paperback edition is ideal for readers of Charles Dickens, Victorian literature, coming-of-age fiction and richly developed literary classics.
Why You’ll Love It
- One of Charles Dickens’s most celebrated novels
- A powerful coming-of-age story about ambition and identity
- Memorable characters, mystery and social commentary
- Ideal for readers of Victorian classics and literary fiction