Great Expectations (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169349452)

Great Expectations is a classic novel written by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of Pip, a young orphan boy who dreams of becoming a gentleman and escaping his humble beginnings. The novel is set in Victorian England and explores themes such as social class, ambition, love, and betrayal.The story begins with Pip living with his abusive sister and her kind husband, Joe. One day, Pip encounters an escaped convict who forces him to steal food and a file. Later, Pip is invited to the home of the wealthy Miss Havisham to play with her adopted daughter, Estella. Pip falls in love with Estella and becomes obsessed with becoming a gentleman to win her heart.Pip's life takes a dramatic turn when he receives a large sum of money from an anonymous benefactor, which he believes is from Miss Havisham. He moves to London and begins living a lavish lifestyle, but his newfound wealth comes at a great cost as he becomes estranged from his friends and family.As the story unfolds, Pip discovers the true identity of his benefactor and learns some harsh truths about himself and the people around him. He must come to terms with his own flaws and the consequences of his actions.Great Expectations is a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for generations. It is a poignant and thought-provoking tale that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of redemption.Takes a benefactor to help you escape the decay... and visit nicer clothiers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 1169349455
ISBN-13: 9781169349452
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.06d