Great Expectations: New York Public Library Collector's Edition (New York Public Library Collector's Editions) - Hardcover

Dickens, Charles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385487215 ISBN 13: 9780385487214

Publisher: Doubleday, 1997

Synopsis

Great Expectations is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels by this acclaimed author. Our special edition of Dickens' thrilling book sparkles with some of the gems of The New York Public Library's collections: original drawings executed for 19th century editions of the novel; Dickens' handwritten letters and journals; and a fascinating selection of personal mementos (including Dickens' writing desk)-all of which speak eloquently of the writer and his vividly rendered imaginary world.

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Review:

An absorbing mystery as well as a morality tale, the story of Pip, a poor village lad, and his expectations of wealth is Dickens at his most deliciously readable. The cast of characters includes kindly Joe Gargery, the loyal convict Abel Magwitch and the haunting Miss Havisham. If you have heartstrings, count on them being tugged.

Book Description:

Cambridge Literature is a series of literary texts edited for study by students aged 14-18 in English-speaking classrooms. It will include novels, poetry, short stories, essays, travel-writing and other non-fiction. The series will be extensive and open-ended and will provide school students with a range of edited texts taken from a wide geographical spread.

About this edition

• Publisher: Doubleday
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0385487215
• ISBN 13: 9780385487214
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 608