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About the book
Great Expectations is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1861. It is a coming of age story about an orphan known as Pip, and it follows his education, ambitions, and changing view of the world around him. The book is told entirely in the first person, so everything is filtered through Pip’s voice, with Dickens mixing social observation, sharp irony, and touches of black comedy.
This is a good fit for readers who like classic English fiction, character driven novels, and stories about growth rather than constant plot twists. It works well if you want a book that is attentive to class, manners, and self image, while still staying readable and emotionally direct. If you enjoy novels that build a person’s inner life step by step, this one sits close to that tradition.
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Book details
- Year
- 1861
- Language
- English
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