Text

Great expectations

---

Great Expectations is a classic coming-of-age novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1861. The story follows Pip, an orphan who dreams of rising above his humble beginnings to become a gentleman. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives financial support from a mysterious benefactor. As Pip navigates love, ambition, and self-discovery, he encounters unforgettable characters such as the bitter Miss Havisham and the cold yet beautiful Estella. The novel explores themes of social class, ambition, redemption, and the true meaning of wealth and success. A masterpiece of Victorian literature, Great Expectations remains one of Dickens’ most celebrated works.

---

Availability

Detail Information

Series Title

-

Call Number

SS F DIC g

Publisher

New York : Penguin classic., 1860

Collation

xxviii, 514 p. ; 20 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780141439563

Classification

F

Content Type

-

Media Type

-

Carrier Type

-

Edition

-

Subject(s)

Social classes
Fiction
Orphans
Classic

Specific Detail Info

-

Statement of Responsibility

Charles Dickens

Other version/related

File Attachment

Comments

---

You must be logged in to post a comment