Great Expectations (abridged Regent Classic)
by Charles Dickens
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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Synopsis
Great Expectations is a classic novel by Charles Dickens, published in 1861. It tells the story of Pip, a young orphan boy brought up by his abusive sister and her blacksmith husband in rural England. Pip dreams of becoming a gentleman and escaping poverty, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he receives a large fortune from an anonymous benefactor. As he rises in society, he becomes involved with a host of colorful characters, including the eccentric Miss Havisham and her adopted daughter Estella, and learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of happiness. The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest works and a masterpiece of English literature.
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- Bookseller
- El Pinarillo Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 430L-4237b
- Title
- Great Expectations (abridged Regent Classic)
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Publisher
- Regent
- Date Published
- 1973
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