Beschreibung
In this timeless classic, orphan Pip dreams of a life of wealth and respectability, but soon learns that happiness must be found in the things he gave up in pursuit of a more sophisticated life. One of Charles Dickens's most renowned and enjoyable novels, Great Expectations tells the story of Pip, an orphan boy who wishes to transcend his humble origins and is unexpectedly given the opportunity to live a life of wealth and respectability. Over the course of the tale, Pip encounters such famous characters as Miss Havisham, Herbert Pocket and Joe Gargery, and comes to realise that his money is tainted and the girl he loves will not return his affections. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated by various artists and features an afterword by David Pinching.
| EAN: | 9781509825363 |
| Farbverschnitt: | Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen. |
| Auflage: | New Edition, 16000 |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 08.09.2016 |
| Beilage: | With dust jacket |
| Titel der Reihe: | Macmillan Collector's Library## |
| Autoren: | Dickens, Charles |
| Illustrator: | Pailthorpe, F. W. |
| Auflage/Ausgabe: | New Edition |
| Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: | 648 |
| Abbildungen: | 21 B&W Illustrations |
| Themenüberschrift: | FICTION / Classics |
| Keyword: | 19th century; classic; illustrated classic; gift; unabridged; deluxe; clothbound; collector's edition; Estella; Satis House; Magwitch |
| Fachschema: | Englische Belletristik / Roman, Erzählung~Englische Bücher / Belletristik / Roman, Erzählung~Neunzehntes Jahrhundert~Neunzehntes Jahrhundert / Roman, Erzählung |
| Fachkategorie: | Klassische Lyrik, Lyrik bis 1900~Moderne und zeitgenössische Belletristik |
| Altersempfehlung / Lesealter: | 18 |
| ab Alter: | 18 |
| Länge: | 157 mm |