Great Expectations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
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Condition remarks: no white slip on cover.
A cornerstone of Victorian literature, Great Expectations chronicles the life of Pip, an orphaned boy of humble origins whose chance encounter with an escaped convict sets in motion a sweeping journey of ambition, identity, and moral reckoning. Dickens masterfully illustrates the rigid class structures of nineteenth-century England through Pip's transformation from a blacksmith's apprentice into a young gentleman of mysterious means, all while unmasking the illusions that wealth and social status so often carry. The novel presents a rich cast of unforgettable characters — from the eccentric, time-frozen Miss Havisham to the cold and captivating Estella — each serving as a mirror to Pip's evolving sense of self and worth. Written with Dickens's signature blend of sharp social satire, dark humor, and profound emotional depth, the narrative builds to a powerful meditation on loyalty, guilt, and what it truly means to be a person of good character. Widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language, Great Expectations remains as resonant and compelling today as when it was first serialized in 1860.
Author: Charles Dickens
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: no white slip on cover.
A cornerstone of Victorian literature, Great Expectations chronicles the life of Pip, an orphaned boy of humble origins whose chance encounter with an escaped convict sets in motion a sweeping journey of ambition, identity, and moral reckoning. Dickens masterfully illustrates the rigid class structures of nineteenth-century England through Pip's transformation from a blacksmith's apprentice into a young gentleman of mysterious means, all while unmasking the illusions that wealth and social status so often carry. The novel presents a rich cast of unforgettable characters — from the eccentric, time-frozen Miss Havisham to the cold and captivating Estella — each serving as a mirror to Pip's evolving sense of self and worth. Written with Dickens's signature blend of sharp social satire, dark humor, and profound emotional depth, the narrative builds to a powerful meditation on loyalty, guilt, and what it truly means to be a person of good character. Widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language, Great Expectations remains as resonant and compelling today as when it was first serialized in 1860.