Great Expectations
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- 2,99 €
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- 2,99 €
Publisher Description
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens belongs to a mature period of writer's creativity. The author's criticism is pointed at the empty and very often dishonest life of gentlemen which is opposed to a plain existence of ordinary workers. The autobiographic motives can be seen in the story of the main character. Dickens put a lot of his own hesitations and his grief to this novel. At first, he had in mind a tragic ending and led the story to it. However, he knew what his readers preferred, so he didn't choose to finish Great Expectations with their complete destruction.
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This beloved classic from Dickens follows the life and adventures of a six-year-old orphan named Pip as he makes his way and comes of age in 19th-century England. Simon Prebble turns in a solid performance in this audio edition, offering up a lush and resolutely dramatic reading and creating a panoply of unique voices and accents for the book's many characters. But while Prebble's performance is lavish, it fails to distinguish itself from the scores of previous audio productions of Dickens's novels. Still, his reading remains a pleasure and a well-orchestrated introduction to the world of Dickens one that could serve as a wonderful opportunity for both fans and those new to the author's work.
