Great Expectations
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, published by Penguin Books in March 2010, is a reprint edition that spans 507 pages. This classic novel follows the journey of young orphan Pip, whose life takes a dramatic turn after he assists an escaped convict named Magwitch. As Pip navigates his feelings for the beautiful but distant Estella, the ward of the bitter Miss Haversham, he is thrust into a world of unexpected fortunes and complex relationships, raising questions about fate and coincidence.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of growth and transformation, as Pip’s experiences in London challenge his perceptions of wealth and social status. The story delves into the intricacies of human connections and the impact of past actions, making it a significant work in the literary canon. This edition invites readers to engage with Dickens’ intricate storytelling and character development, reflecting on the coming-of-age journey that defines Pip’s life.
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Young orphan Pip finds his life changed for ever when he helps escaped convict Magwitch, and falls impossibly in love with Estella, the beautiful, icy charge of bitter Miss Haversham. Then an anonymous well-wisher gives him money to begin a new life in London. Are these events random? Or does Pip’s fate hang on a series of coincidences he could never have expected?
‘The most nakedly haunted book Dickens ever wrote’ Guardian
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