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Great Expectations

Author
Charles Dickens
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
16 hours 30 minutes
ISBN
9781802560572
Published
8 September 2024
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • ambition
  • love
  • social class
  • orphan
  • wealth
  • identity
  • redemption
  • Victorian society
  • mystery
  • transformation

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"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is a richly woven tale of ambition, love, and social class. The story follows Pip, an orphan raised by his harsh sister, who dreams of becoming a gentleman. His life changes when he aids an escaped convict and later receives a mysterious fortune. As Pip navigates London's complexities, he falls for the beautiful but unattainable Estella. Dickens's narrative masterfully explores themes of wealth, identity, and redemption, providing a timeless critique of Victorian society.

Author

Charles Dickens is widely considered to be one of the most influential authors of the 19th century. His works, which are frequently used to analyze Victorian literature and culture, exemplify a unique narrative style that provides an in-depth exploration of characters and their relationships with their respective social milieu. His use of realism, satire, and dark humor has been credited as a major influence on many modern authors.

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