It was first published as a serial, with its chapters appearing in weekly installments in a literary. This edition is illustrated by various artists and features an afterword by David Pinching. Great Expectations is the thirteenth of Charles Dickens fifteen published novels. Great Expectations is one of Dickenss most popular novels: perhaps only Oliver Twist and David Copperfield are equally well-known and well-regarded among his. It chronicles the coming of age of the orphan Pip while also addressing such issues as social class and human worth. The classic novel was one of its author’s greatest critical and popular successes. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. LibriVox recording of Great Expectations (Version 3) by Charles Dickens. Great Expectations, novel by Charles Dickens, first published serially in All the Year Round in 186061 and issued in book form in 1861. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. Over the course of the tale, in which Pip encounters such famous characters as Miss Havisham, Herbert Pocket and Joe Gargery, he comes to realise that his money is tainted and the girl he loves will not return his affections happiness must be found in the things he gave up in pursuit of a more sophisticated life. My fathers family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both.
One of Charles Dickens's most renowned and enjoyable novels, Great Expectations tells the story of Pip, an orphan boy who wishes to transcend his humble origins and finds himself unexpectedly given the opportunity to live a life of wealth and respectability.
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