Great Expectations: The Graphic Novel (Classic Graphic Novels) - Softcover

Charles Dickens

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1424028825 ISBN 13: 9781424028825

Publisher: Heinle Cengage Learning, 2009

Synopsis

The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at the intermediate level, the fresh blend of accessible storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again. "My name was Philip Pirrip. When I was a small child, I couldn't say this, so I called myself Pip." Pip is a young man from humble beginnings. He abandons his old life to become a gentleman after several occurrences: a frightening meeting with an escaped prisoner; a call to meet with the bitter, old Miss Havisham and the beautiful but cold-hearted Estella; and the sudden generosity of a stranger. The story of Pip's Great Expectations is accompanied by fabulous artwork which sends the reader straight to Dickens's Victorian England.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up–This classic tale is condensed into a fast-paced format that, in the Original Text, still contains much of Dickens's original phrasing. The language remains the real charm of the story–Pip is not a terribly likable character, as he is far too concerned with station and class and is too easily ashamed of his past–and the adaptation works wonderfully as an abridgment accompanied by expressive artwork that accurately depicts the era. Notes at the end offer more information about Dickens's time and the political climate that form the context for the novel. Quick Text is a plain-language translation that reads well and is likely to attract a more reluctant audience. While the adaptation of the story is still good, it is a shame to lose the author's original words; the art makes the action and situations clear enough without further watering down the text. Unfortunately, the Quick Text cover is much more intriguing than the Original Text. The latter is recommended for libraries looking to expand their graphic-novel selections into the classics, with the former recommended only where reluctant readers are the majority of the comics audience.–Alana Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT END

About this edition

• Publisher: Heinle Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1424028825
• ISBN 13: 9781424028825
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160