Great Expectations
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Paperback The Penguin English Library English
By (author) Charles Dickens


The Penguin English Library Edition of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

"What do you think that is? she asked me, again pointing with her stick; that, where those cobwebs are?"
"I cant guess what it is, maam."
"Its a great cake. A bride-cake. Mine!"

Great Expectations, Dickenss funny, frightening and tender portrayal of the orphan Pips journey of self-discovery, is one of his best-loved works. Showing how a young mans life is transformed by a mysterious series of events - an encounter with an escaped prisoner; a visit to a black-hearted old woman and a beautiful girl; a fortune from a secret donor - Dickenss late novel is a masterpiece of psychological and moral truth, and Pip among his greatest creations.

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Product details

Format Paperback | 592 pages
Dimensions 129 x 198 x 25mm | 404g
Publication date 29 May 2012
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
Language English
Edition Statement UK ed.
ISBN10 0141198893
ISBN13 9780141198897
Bestsellers rank 4,323