Great Expectations

The novel explores Pip's journey of self-discovery amidst adversity, set against the backdrop of early to mid-1800s England. It opens with a haunting encounter between Pip and the convict Abel Magwitch in a graveyard, establishing a tone of tension and transformation. Dickens vividly portrays themes of wealth, poverty, love, and rejection through a diverse cast, including the eccentric Miss Havisham and the cold Estella. The story is rich with striking imagery and moral lessons, making it a timeless classic celebrated by both readers and critics.