Great Expectations (Collector's Library)

Great Expectations tells the story of Pip, a poor orphaned boy who wishes to transcend his humble upbringing. He finds himself unexpectedly given the opportunity to live a life of wealth and respectability but learns over the course of his tale that his money is tainted and the girl he loves cannot return his affections. He is forced by circumstance to learn to seek happiness in the very things he gave up in the pursuit of a place in city life. With its famous cast including Miss Havisham, Mrs Joe Gargery and Jaggers, this is one of Dickens' most renowned and pleasurable novels.Dickens, Charles is the author of 'Great Expectations (Collector's Library)', published 2009 under ISBN 9781904633075 and ISBN 1904633072.