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Great Expectations (Penguin Classics)

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'Great Expectations is up there for me with the world's greatest novels' Howard Jacobson. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Charles Dickens's Great Expectations charts the course of orphan Pip Pirrip's life as it is transformed by a vast, mysterious inheritance. A terrifying encounter with the escaped convict Abel Magwitch in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter, decrepit Miss Havisham and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella at Satis House; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor - these form a series of events that change the orphaned Pip's life forever, and he eagerly abandons his humble station as an apprentice to blacksmith Joe Gargery, beginning a new life as a gentleman. Charles Dickens's haunting late novel depicts Pip's education and development through adversity as he discovers the true nature of his identity, and his 'great expectations'. This definitive version uses the text from the first published edition of 1861. It includes a map of Kent in the early nineteenth century, and appendices on Dickens's original ending and his working notes, giving readers an illuminating glimpse into the mind of a great novelist at work. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics


Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 31, 2002


Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 544 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0141439564


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 63


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.2 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14+ years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.9 x 7.75 inches


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    • Very real and very relevant
Dickens has such a gift of character development that exceeds most. He gives you such detail that you can truly feel you know this person. I am no writer so this review will not do justice. What I loved about this was how the story and the characters were as applicable today as they were in Dickens time. The judgement of people different from us, the behavior of unrequited love, making bad decisions over and again. There are characters that you feel deeply for and love and others you want to shake by the shoulders and others you wouldn’t mind if tragedy befell them. Pip is a character that regardless of his status cannot seem to make a wise decision. Perhaps it is because he can only think of one person and has no space for no one else. Or, he is just selfish? Others suffer his mindlessness or selfishness with grace and mercy. The ending was great in my mind because it isn’t what you might expect or want for the ending, but it is very real. This story could easily be as relevant today with the similar attitudes and people’s personalities. Thoroughly enjoyed this and highly recommend to anyone who loves true literature. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024 by GatormanTX
    • An Approachable Masterpiece
A Christmas Carol has long been my all-time favorite book, but with Great Expectations, I finally and properly met Charles Dickens. And what an introduction it was. We've probably all heard about Pip and his "great expectations," but what this really is is a rags-to-riches-to-somewhere-in-between story. Pip is an orphan, being raised by his horrible older sister and his caring brother-in-law. When he comes into money from a generous, yet unknown, benefactor, his life is changed. In this novel, Dickens masterfully weaves themes of ambition, class, love, and forgiveness through Pip's journey from the marshes to the heart of London society. There is a lot to love about this book. First, I always imagined this would be a "difficult" read - you know the kind: old-timey, Victorian language that describes each wrinkle on a person's face. However, I found Great Expectations surprisingly approachable and readable. Yes, Dickens is vivid in his characterizations and settings, but never to the point of being overwhelming. In fact, the character of Pip is so well done that he even feels older by the end of the book. His growth and complexity throughout this novel are second to none. I've never read a child character, who acts and speaks like a child, grow up before my eyes into a well-formed, thinking adult. Other characters are just as vivid, like Joe, Miss Havisham, Herbert, Magwitch, and all the others. And the locations are spectacularly visualized, from Joe and Mrs. Joe's home, to Joe's shop, to Miss Havisham's decaying rooms, and especially Wemmick's "castle," the clerk's quirky and fortified home. Dickens's balance of humor, tragedy, and heart shows just what kind of author he was. That a story could hold up so well after over 160 years is a true testament to his vision. And the ending was at the same time bittersweet, thoughtful, and open to interpretation. By the end, I was struck by how Dickens manages to portray real humanity - the flaws, regrets, and capacity for change - so vividly. Pip's journey is one I'll be thinking about for a long time. Overall, this book deserves 5 stars and its place in history. There is no other rating I could give this book. It is a true masterpiece. To be so involved in a character's journey was a privilege. I was frustrated, saddened, and delighted at multiple points throughout and that, to me, is what books are supposed to do. I cannot wait to get into more of the works of Charles Dickens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2025 by Casey L. Pettitt
    • Overrated
In middle school I was required to read this; I did so with considerable misery. As an adult I would like it better, but I didn't. I think the writing is excellent, the plot is coherent and that it is surely a great book but I still do not find it particularly interesting. To me, it reads like a soap opera. I was also required to read Moby Dick which I read with some misery. However on rereading Moby Dick as an adult I found it quite engaging. In my opinion, Great Expectations is not at the level of Moby Dick. I am not certain which was the more prolific writer but I am certain that Melville was "il miglior fabbro". Perhaps Melville benefited from his friendship with Hawthorne. In that case, it is arguable that Hawthorne's most important contribution to literature was Herman Melville (which is what Faraday said of Maxwell). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025 by elviscera

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