Great Expectations Book download in PDF, ePub & Mobi
by Charles Dickens
Bildungsroman Social critique Social class Ambition and self-improvement Crime and justice Parent-child relationships
Great Expectations is a novel written by Charles Dickens. It depicts the education of an orphan nicknamed Pip who is the protagonist and narrator of this book.
The novel is set in Kent and London in the early to mid-19th century. A mysterious and generous benefactor turns poor, orphaned boy Pip into a high-society gentleman, setting him up for "great expectations." When Pip loses it all, however, is when she realizes what is truly noble in life: honesty, hard work, humility, or having a kind heart.
The book presents strong moral lessons about wealth, guilt, criminality, or self-deception. It contains elements of social satire, although ultimately, the story is redeeming.
The book was Dickens's last finished novel before he died, and has been defined by critics as his best romance. The current novel has a revised and different (happier) ending than the original novel.
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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading Great Expectations in PDF or ePub.
WHY READ GREAT EXPECTATIONS IN 2025?
164 years later, still timelyA mysterious benefactor, a changing boy, and the mirage of gentility. Dickens turns social climbing into a moral X-ray—funny, suspenseful, and forgiving. Perfect for readers reconsidering success and the friends who shaped them.
This is a book about gratitude, illusion, and repair. Pip’s voice makes mistakes legible without cruelty; the gallery of allies and antagonists is unforgettable. London’s grime and glamour are both temptations. Read it to talk about class performance, chosen family, and what growing up actually fixes.
Who raises us
Kindness beats pedigree—again and again.
London’s lesson
Shine and soot test motive and loyalty.
Mercy over pride
Apology and aid heal more than luck.
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About Charles Dickens
Panoramic storytelling with comic energy and structural heart for the city and the outsider.
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