One of the most popular novelists ever, Charles
Dickens wrote about what he saw in 19th century London: orphans,
child labor, and the crime that was rampant in the city at the
time. In the 1861 bestseller Great Expectations, he wove all of
these themes into a tale of mystery and personal development. The
story of a young orphan boy—poor and alone, but whisked away to
London by a anonymous benefactor—is a fantastic tale, complete with
plot twists and a love story that puts many modern novels to shame.
To this day, Great Expectations remains one of Dickens’s greatest
achievements. Now available as part of the Canterbury Classics
singles series, the novel is a must-have addition to the libraries
of all classic literature lovers.