One of Dickens's most renowned and enjoyable novels, Great Expectations tells
the story of Pip, an orphan boy who wishes to transcend his humble origins and
finds himself unexpectedly given the opportunity to live a life of wealth and
respectability. Over the course of the tale, in which Pip encounters such famous
characters as Miss Havisham, Herbert Pocket and Joe Gargery, he comes to realise
that his money is tainted and the girl he loves will not return his affections;
happiness must be found in the things he gave up in pursuit of a more
sophisticated life. Illustrated by various artists, with an afterword by David
Pinching. Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's
Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much
loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and
featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books
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