Great Expectations (Masterpiece Library Edition) - Hardcover

Plucked from a harrowing childhood and taken to London to become a gentleman, orphan Pip faces tests of moral courage and the debt he owes those who shaped him.

• Rediscover Charles Dickens's classic in this elegant Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press tradition of publishing beautiful books.
• Deluxe, durably bound keepsake volume.
• Embossed covers with iridescent accents.
• Reinforced cloth quarter-binding.
• Acid-free archival-quality paper.
• Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for comfortable reading.
• Ribbon bookmark.
• A must for any library.
• Dimensions: 6-1/2'' wide x 9-1/4'' high.
• 552 pages.

Over his lifetime, English writer Charles Dickens (1812-1870) wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas, and hundreds of short stories. He is one of the most well-regarded authors of the Victorian era.

Author Biography

p>Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. His writings include Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, and A Christmas Carol. Many of his works touched on themes of child welfare, education, and justice.