Dickens

Great Expectations Dickens

"Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape." LONDON 1886 One of the most famous and highly respected novels ever written. Young orphan Pip is given a chance to rise from his humble beginnings thanks to a mysterious benefactor. Moving through London's class ridden society as a gentleman, Pip makes use of his new found position to pursue the beautiful Estella; a spoilt heiress he has loved since childhood. But the starting truth behind his great fortune will have shocking consequences for everything precious to Pip.