Great Expectations

De: Charles Dickens

Narrado por: Christopher Preece

Great Expectations: Ambition, Love, And Redemption in The Heart Of 19th-Century England

Enter the labyrinth of Victorian society in Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece. This edition features a historical biography including:

• His formative years.
• An exploration of his growing literary career.
• A glimpse into “the affair”. The greatest scandal of his life
• The Dickens children
• Reflections on his enduring legacy.

Philip Pirrip, also known as Pip, a blacksmith’s apprentice in a country village, falls in love with Estella, the beautiful but cold-hearted daughter of eccentric Miss Havisham, a wealthy woman who lives in seclusion. He becomes motivated and aspires to become a gentleman to win her affection.

His hopes are fueled when he receives a large and mysterious inheritance from a mysterious benefactor, this sets off a chain of events that will change his life.

As Pip ascends the social ladder, he becomes ashamed of his humble origins and distances himself from his childhood friends.

Throughout the novel, themes of social injustice, redemption, and the corrupting influence of wealth are explored.

"Great Expectations" is celebrated for its vivid characters, intricate plot twists, and Dickens' sharp insights into Victorian society.

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Public Domain (P)2024 Montgomery Providence Publishing

Not a bad way to get exposure to Dickens

Dickens is one of those classic authors that are typically required reading by the time Americans finish High School (Secondary Ed). My English Lit Class did A Tale of Two Cities ... and it was a bit of a chore to get through, but not too bad ... and of course, I am a fan of A Christmas Carol (at least the plays and cinema versions) ... so it seemed like I should road out my experience with a few other classics; however, I found many to be difficult to read, so audible options seemed like a better idea ... and for the most part, it is.

This particular story was moderately interesting as far as classics go, hampered in part by a somewhat stilted narration, but it got the job done. That said, this would be a descent experience for any who are merely curious (if you have any strong feelings about Dickens ... either read it on your own or skip it entirely).

I was given this free advance review/listener copy (ARC) audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.