Great Expectations

Author: Zhang Meini
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Great Expectations is one of Dickens' most mature works, fully reflecting the author's profound understanding of life and society. The protagonist Pip loses his parents at a young age and is raised by his sister and brother-in-law. By chance, he becomes deeply attracted to the foster daughter of a wealthy man, Estella. From then on, he dreams of becoming a gentleman. Soon after, Pip unexpectedly learns that he may inherit a fortune and comes to London to receive an education as a gentleman, as desired by his benefactor. He quickly adopts the vices of high society, only to discover that his benefactor is actually a fugitive he had unintentionally helped. When his benefactor is arrested again and his property confiscated, Pip becomes penniless once more. With the help of his friends, Pip travels overseas to work and earn money, and eventually achieves some success. During a visit to his brother-in-law's hometown, he coincidentally meets Estella, finally fulfilling the dream he had as a young boy.