Great Expectations (Reprint)

Modern Reprint  Charles Dickens  Wordsworth Editions

Notes

Great Expectations is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1861. It follows the life of Pip, an orphan raised by his sister and her husband, who dreams of rising above his humble beginnings. After a series of encounters with strange characters, such as the convict Magwitch and the wealthy but eccentric Miss Havisham, Pip is unexpectedly invited to live a life of luxury, believing it is his "great expectation" to become a gentleman. The story explores themes of social class, ambition, and personal growth, with Dickens using vivid characters and intricate plot twists to comment on Victorian society.

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Navy blue hardcover with gold lettering and image of candle with butterflies