Great Expectations
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, published by Oxford University Press in 1994, is a classic novel that spans 505 pages. This edition includes a new introduction and notes, providing fresh insights into Dickens’s exploration of themes such as wealth, social status, and personal identity. The narrative follows Pip as he transitions from childhood to adulthood, illustrating the complexities and dangers associated with his aspirations.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters, including the escaped convict Magwitch and the enigmatic Miss Havisham, as Pip navigates his journey from the Kent marshes to the bustling streets of London. This edition invites readers to reflect on Pip’s struggles to forge his own identity amidst external expectations and societal pressures. With its focus on literary criticism and European themes, this edition of Great Expectations remains a significant work in the realm of English literature.
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With a new introduction and notes, this edition of Great Expectations offers new insights into one of Dickens’s most fascinating and disturbing novels. Charting the progess of Pip from childhood to adulthood, Dickens shows the dangers of being driven by a desire for wealth and social status. As Pip moves from the Kent marshes to busy, commercial London, encountering many extraordinary characters–from Magwitch, the escaped convict, to Miss Havisham, a woman locked up with her past–he is confronted with the challenge of establishing a sense of his own identity and values contrary to the plans others have for him.
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