Great Expectations (Annotated)

(Author) Charles Dickens
Format: Hardcover
Price: £37.95

Read one of the greatest classics of all time.The definitive edition. Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Charles Dickens Large Print editions available in hardback and paperback Pip, a young and bright orphan boy, is attacked by an escaped convict while visiting his parents' graves. Being raised by his older sister and her kind-hearted blacksmith husband named Joe, he has a foundation to view the convict's actions uniquely. Although the convict accosts and threatens Pip into committing a crime of theft on his behalf, an unexpected turn of events surprises all readers. Due to Pip's upbringing, he is able to discern that there are consequences to actions and that not all convicts have evil hearts. He helps readers see that there is often more to people than what first appears. Great Expectations, the brilliant work of Charles Dickens, creates a profound sense of meaning in its small world. The initial release of this novel created such a stir by gaining almost complete universal acclaim. Both readers and critics were astonished by Dickens' continuous themes and portrayal of poverty, love, rejection, wealth, and the consequences of our actions which continue to resonate with the popular culture of today. Get your copy today!

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Publisher:
Sastrugi Press LLC
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
482
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781649220455
Publish year:
2020
Publish date:
Dec. 18, 2020

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic, born in 1812. He is best known for his vivid characters, intricate plots, and powerful social commentary. Some of his most notable works include "Oliver Twist," "Great Expectations," and "A Christmas Carol." Dickens' writing style often combined humor with pathos, and his works often highlighted the struggles of the lower classes in Victorian England.

Dickens had a profound impact on the development of the novel as a literary form, helping to popularize serial publication and bringing attention to issues of poverty, injustice, and inequality. His most famous work, "A Tale of Two Cities," is a historical novel set during the French Revolution and is considered a classic of English literature. Dickens' legacy continues to resonate today, as his works remain popular and influential in the world of literature.

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