Great Expectations
By Charles Dickens
Published by Heron Books: London - c1968 (undated)
"Great Expectations is one of Charles Dickens's most enduring and psychologically subtle novels, first published in serial form between 1860 and 1861, and presented here in a handsome mid-20th-century Heron Books edition with an introduction by Kenneth Hayens. The story follows the moral and emotional development of Pip, an orphan raised in the marsh country of Kent, whose life is unexpectedly transformed by the promise of wealth from a mysterious benefactor. Through Pip's encounters with unforgettable characters such as the fearsome Magwitch, the tragic Miss Havisham, and the beautiful but emotionally distant Estella, Dickens explores ambition, self-deception, social class, and the true meaning of personal worth.
Blending vivid storytelling with sharp social criticism, the novel charts Pip's gradual awakening from illusion to self-knowledge, revealing Dickens's deep concern with conscience, loyalty, and compassion over status and wealth. Rich in atmosphere and populated by some of the most iconic figures in Victorian literature, Great Expectations remains a powerful examination of human growth and redemption, beautifully suited to this elegant Heron Books presentation. This edition would appeal particularly to admirers of Dickens, collectors of classic Victorian literature, and readers drawn to timeless novels of moral development and social insight.
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Light wear and fading to covers and spine. No inscriptions. A nice, clean copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
