Great Expectations

Great Expectations is a coming-of-age story set in rural England and London during the early 1860s. It tells the story of orphan Pip and his growth into adulthood. It's a touching story full of interesting characters, including Joe Gargery, Pip's brother-in-law; Abel Magwitch, a convict who once helped Pip; Miss Havisham, a recluse who lives in the dilapidated Satis House; Estella, Havisham's ward whom Pip falls in love with; Herbert Pocket, Pip's friend from London; Wemmick, clerk to lawyer Mr. Jaggers; Bentley Drummle, another man vying for Estella's affection; Matthew Pocket, Herbert Pocket's cousin; and Compeyson, Abel Magwitch's criminal partner. In addition to being a great novel about personal development, it also touches on themes like class distinctions, ambition, crime and punishment,

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