{"product_id":"great-expectations-om-illustrated-classics-by-charles-dickens-hardcover","title":"Great Expectations [Om Illustrated Classics] by Charles Dickens [HARDCOVER]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved novels, originally published in 1861 and later adapted into simplified versions like the \u003cem data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eOm Illustrated Classics\u003c\/em\u003e edition for younger readers. The story follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"417\"\u003ePip\u003c\/strong\u003e, a poor orphan boy raised by his harsh sister and her kind husband, Joe, a blacksmith. One day, Pip helps an escaped convict in the marshes, an act of kindness that mysteriously shapes his future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eLater, Pip is summoned to the eerie mansion of the wealthy and reclusive \u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eMiss Havisham\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he meets \u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eEstella\u003c\/strong\u003e, her beautiful but cold-hearted ward. Pip falls hopelessly in love with her, despite her emotional detachment. His life takes a dramatic turn when a secret benefactor provides him with money to become a gentleman in London. As Pip navigates high society, he becomes ashamed of his humble origins and distances himself from Joe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eEventually, Pip discovers that his benefactor is not the wealthy Miss Havisham, as he believed, but the very convict he helped years earlier—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eAbel Magwitch\u003c\/strong\u003e. This revelation forces Pip to reevaluate his values and relationships. Through hardship and personal growth, Pip learns the importance of loyalty, humility, and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eThe novel explores themes of social class, ambition, personal transformation, and the illusion of “great expectations.” The illustrated and abridged \u003cem data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eOm Classics\u003c\/em\u003e version presents the core story with simplified language and engaging visuals, making it accessible to young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eCharles Dickens\u003c\/strong\u003e (1812–1870) was a towering figure in English literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens experienced poverty in childhood, which deeply influenced his writing. Many of his novels, including \u003cem data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eOliver Twist\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eDavid Copperfield\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/em\u003e, highlight the struggles of the poor and critique social injustice, child labor, and class inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eDickens began his career as a journalist before becoming a bestselling author known for serialized fiction, vivid characters, and emotional depth. His works were both popular and influential during his lifetime and remain enduring classics. Dickens used his literary fame to advocate for reform and remains a symbol of compassionate storytelling and social conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255608074426,"sku":"352EJIK1T-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/kfkdkdk.webp?v=1761066532","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/great-expectations-om-illustrated-classics-by-charles-dickens-hardcover","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}