Dickens, Charles

Great Expectations (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780199219766
author:
Dickens, Charles
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
19.3 x 2.29 x 12.7 centimetres (
Genre:
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£8.15

Description

Great Expectations, a powerful and moving novel, explores the complexities of the human heart through the eyes of Pip, a young man living in the Kent marshes. A mysterious benefaction sets him on a path of discovery, forcing him to confront the dark secrets of his past and the true nature of his expectations.

As Pip navigates the treacherous landscape of his own emotions, he becomes entangled in a web of relationships that challenge his perceptions of love, class, and identity. With its vivid characters and nuanced exploration of the human condition, Great Expectations is a thought-provoking and deeply moving read.

This edition of the novel includes a lively introduction, Dickens's working notes, the novel's original ending, and an extract from an early theatrical adaptation, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers alike.

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