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He would later find work as a newspaper writer, covering politics and then the courts.
Young Charles embarked upon an horrific stint pasting labels on jars of bootblack in a rat-infested slum.
Born in Portsmouth England on February 7, 1812, Charles Dickens enjoyed a comfortable childhood until his father lost his post at the Navy Pay Office and ultimately landed in debtors\' prison.
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As the real relationships and identities of the characters are revealed over the course of the story, Dickens delves into themes of love, loyalty, honesty and revenge.
Jaggers, informs him that he is to receive a Large sum from an anonymous benefactor and must immediately travel to London.
Pip has a loyal friend in Joe, the brother-in-law who takes him on as an apprentice, where he is working when a lawyer, Mr.
Pip crosses paths with Abel Magwitch, an escaped convict, the well-off but unbalanced Miss Havisham, still wearing the wedding dress in which she was abandoned on her wedding day, and her beautiful adopted daughter Estella.
The tale follows the life of an orphan named Pip from childhood in and around the Kentish marshes to London and back again.
In keeping with long-standing literary tradition, this Summit Classics volume follows the 1874 edition, published as a full-length novel with the modified ending.
In response to contemporary literary criticism asserting that the story was "too sad," Dickens later rewrote the ending.
Charles Dickens\' quintessential Victorian coming-of-age tale, "Great Expectations" was originally published in serial form between December 1860 and August 1861.
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Page headers and modern design and page layout exemplify the attention to detail given this premium quality volume. 69" page size, this complete and Unabridged Large Print Edition is printed on hefty bright white paper with a fully laminated cover featuring an original full color design. 44" x 9.
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