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Great Expectations | Charles Dickens

Great Expectations | Charles Dickens

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Great Expectations

By Charles Dickens | Penguin Clothbound Classics


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Designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith | A Victorian Masterpiece of Crime and Redemption

The Education of Pip

Widely considered to be Charles Dickens's last great novel, Great Expectations is a sweeping Victorian tale that follows the journey of a good-natured orphan named Pip. Growing up under the heavy hand of his sister, Pip’s narrow existence is blown apart by three life-altering encounters: a terrifying meeting with the escaped convict Magwitch, a summons to the decaying Satis House to visit the eccentric Miss Havisham, and his fateful infatuation with the beautiful but icy Estella.

When an anonymous benefactor provides the funds for Pip to move to London and become a gentleman, he enters a world defined by dramatic class divisions and moral complexity. Steeped in romance and featuring Dickens's signature themes of crime, punishment, and societal struggle, the story asks a timeless question: Does our fate hang on a series of coincidences, or the integrity of our own character?

The Penguin Clothbound Classics Edition

This delectable and collectible hardcover edition is part of Penguin's world-renowned series designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Bound in high-quality, tactile cloth with intricate foil stamping, this illustrated volume is as much a piece of art as it is a literary treasure.

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is arguably England's greatest novelist. Born into financial hardship, he used his impoverished background to fuel tales that blended bleak realism with pointed social satire. His work defined the Victorian era, creating unforgettable characters and highlighting the class struggles of 19th-century London in classics such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and David Copperfield.

Who Readers Will Love This

  • Victorian Literature Scholars: A methodically perfect pick for those studying Dickens’s evolving views on the British legal system and social class.
  • Bibliophiles & Collectors: A stunning Hardcover Deluxe Edition for those building a cohesive library of classic masterpieces.
  • Fans of Period Dramas: An essential read for viewers of the FX and Hulu adaptations starring Olivia Colman.

Product Information

ISBN-13: 9780141040363
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Format: Hardcover (Clothbound)
Edition: Illustrated
Originally Published: 1861

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