Great Expectations (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
Great Expectations follows Pip, an orphan whose journey from humble beginnings to unexpected fortune is shaped by love, ambition, betrayal, and personal growth. The narrative traces his changing relationships with figures such as Estella and the eccentric Miss Havisham, and shows how new wealth and gentility alter his sense of identity.
Dickens examines the nature of wealth, the costs of social aspiration, and the flaws of a rigid Victorian class system. The book foregrounds moral struggles around crime, guilt, loyalty, and redemption while charting Pip’s evolving understanding of himself and the people who influence his life.
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Book details
- Publisher
- Fingerprint
- Publication date
- October 1, 2018
- Print length
- 600 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9388369173
Victorian + History & Criticism + Movements & Periods
What to Know Before Reading Great Expectations (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
The description focuses on personal development within a specific social world. Much of the setup centers on Pip’s relationships with Estella and Miss Havisham and on his changing status after acquiring wealth. The social setting is clearly Victorian and the conflict involves class, morality, and the effects of expectation. This may appeal more to readers interested in character growth, moral dilemmas, and social critique than to those seeking plot-driven action.
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Charles Dickens
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