Publisher's Synopsis
Great Expectations is a novel written by Charles Dickens that was first published in serial form between 1860 and 1861. The story follows the life of a young orphan named Pip who dreams of becoming a gentleman and rising above his humble origins. Pip's life changes dramatically when he receives a large sum of money from an anonymous benefactor, allowing him to pursue his aspirations. Along the way, Pip falls in love with the cold-hearted Estella, who was raised to break men's hearts. As Pip navigates his new life and the people he meets, he discovers the true nature of his benefactor and the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of social class, ambition, love, and redemption. It is considered one of Dickens' greatest works and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions.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.
