Great Expectations (Wordsworth Classics)

“Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens, a classic novel offered in the Wordsworth Classics edition, chronicles the life of Pip, an orphan growing up in Victorian England. Raised by his sister and her husband, Pip’s life is forever altered after he aids an escaped convict and later becomes the beneficiary of a mysterious benefactor. The story explores themes of personal development, social class, and the consequences of ambition. Dickens weaves a rich tapestry of characters and settings that reflect the complexities of society and human nature.