Great Expectations

Great Expectations is a renowned work by Charles Dickens, featuring vivid characters and a sprawling plot. It follows the story of Pip, an orphan growing up in Victorian England, and explores themes of injustice, poverty, and love. The novel is considered one of Dickens' finest achievements and is considered one of the greatest novels of the Victorian era. This edition of Great Expectations features a new cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it both modern and readable.

Format: Hardback
Length: 452 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

One of Charles Dickens' most celebrated works, Great Expectations, showcases the author at the height of his craft, skillfully weaving a captivating ensemble of vivid characters through a sprawling narrative adorned with intricately detailed scenes. Originally published in 1861, Great Expectations offers a rich tapestry of pleasures that are uniquely crafted by this master storyteller. This sweeping tale revolves around Pip, an orphan who embarks on a transformative journey of growth and self-discovery in the tumultuous world of 19th-century England. Along the way, Pip grapples with injustice, poverty, duplicity, and the complexities of love, all while navigating a meticulously woven web of unforgettable characters. Among them are Miss Havisham, the enigmatic spinster who remains dressed in her wedding gown, her adopted daughter Estella, whom Pip adores but who shows a curious indifference to affection, and Abel Magwitch, the formidable convict with a hidden nature that profoundly impacts Pip in unexpected ways. These, and numerous other equally significant and entertaining individuals, are brought together and torn apart as they, along with the reader, are carried along on a tidal wave of pure storytelling brilliance. Great Expectations is widely regarded as one of the author's finest achievements and stands as a testament to the Victorian era's literary prowess. In this edition, Great Expectations has been revitalized with a striking new cover design and meticulously typeset manuscript, ensuring that it remains both contemporary and accessible to modern readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513132921