Great Expectations (Barnes & Noble Classics) - Softcover

Dickens, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593081162 ISBN 13: 9781593081164

Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics, 2005

Synopsis

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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: Barnes & Noble Classics
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1593081162
• ISBN 13: 9781593081164
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512