Front cover of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, hardback

Great Expectations - Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

£14.99
  • Pages · 512 pages
  • Publication Date · 28/05/2026
  • Genre · Historical fiction
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Rediscover Charles Dickens's compelling story of poverty and wealth in this stunning collectible edition of Great Expectations. Set in Victorian London,�Great Expectations is the cautionary tale of a young man raised high above his station by a mysterious benefactor. Its remarkable characters, crime and poverty, and the bitterness of unrequited love are as relevant today as when the novel was first serialized in 1860-1861. This elegantly designed edition includes:A gorgeous faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by scholar Grace MooreUnabridged textDestined to become a beloved heirloom and ideal for gifting, this edition of Great Expectations will hold an honored place on any bookshelf. �Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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