Title:
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS
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By: |
Charles Dickens, Roy Blatchford, Emma Holden |
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Paperback |
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ISBN 10: |
0582077834 |
ISBN 13: |
9780582077836 |
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Publisher: |
PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED |
Pub. date: |
30 September, 1991 |
Series: |
New Longman Literature |
Pages: |
544 |
Description: |
An unknown benefactor provides Philip Pirrip with the chance to escape his poor upbringing. Aspiring to be a gentleman, and encouraged by his expectations of wealth, he abandons his friends and moves to London. His expectations prove to be unfounded however, and he must return home penniless. |
Synopsis: |
A chance encounter with and escaped convict and an unexpected summons from the mysterious Miss Havisham change the life of orphan Pip. A large gift of money from an unknown benefactor gives him 'great expectations' of becoming a gentleman and winning the hand of the beautiful Estella. But the past holds many strange secrets that will cloud his hopes of happiness... |
Key Stage: |
UK School Key Stage 4 |
Illustrations: |
b&w line drawings and tone illustrations |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Longman |
Prizes: |
Shortlisted for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003. |
Returns: |
Returnable |