Great Expectations (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Great Expectations (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

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Great Expectations (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Great Expectations (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

$71.98
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Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

In a world of stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, a young orphan named Pip embarks on a journey of self-discovery, spurred by the mysterious benefactor who transforms his life. From the marshlands of his humble beginnings to the grandeur of London, Pip grapples with love, ambition, and the pursuit of gentility. Along the way, he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, including the enigmatic Miss Havisham and the beautiful yet cold-hearted Estella. As Pip's fortunes rise and fall, he learns that true happiness may lie in the most unexpected places.

Great Expectations stands as a cornerstone of Victorian literature, offering profound insights into the social dynamics of 19th-century England. Through Pip's journey, Charles Dickens critiques the rigid class system, exploring themes of ambition, identity, and moral growth. The novel's rich portrayal of industrialization's impact and its timeless examination of human nature have cemented its place in literary history. As one of Dickens' most celebrated works, it continues to resonate with readers, shedding light on the complexities of societal expectations and personal fulfillment.

ISBN9781998621699
Author Charles Dickens
PublisherRevive Classics
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages424
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, in Landport, Portsea, England. He died in Kent on June 9, 1870. The second of eight children of a family continually plagued by debt, the young Dickens came to know not only hunger and privation, but also the horror of the infamous debtors' prison and the evils of child labor. A turn of fortune in the shape of a legacy brought release from the nightmare of prison and "slave" factories and afforded Dickens the opportunity of two years' formal schooling at Wellington House Academy. He worked as an attorney's clerk and newspaper reporter until his Sketches by Boz (1836) and The Pickwick Papers (1837) brought him the amazing and instant success that was to be his for the remainder of his life. In later years, the pressure of serial writing, editorial duties, lectures, and social commitments led to his separation from Catherine Hogarth after twenty-three years of marriage. It also hastened his death at the age of fifty-eight, when he was characteristically engaged in a multitude of work.

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