Great ExpectationsThe classic novel that describes the personal growth and development of an orphan named Pip. On his journey, Pip meets a colorful cast of characters, such as the eccentric Miss Havisham, the beautiful but cold Estella, and Joe, the unsophisticated and kind blacksmith. The themes of this story include wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the triumph of good over evil. |
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