Great Expectations

Written in the last decade of Dickens' life, 'Great Expectations' was praised widely and universally admired. It was his last great novel, and many critics believe it to be his finest. It depicts the growth and personal development of an orphan named Pip. He goes through a chain of events that change his life. He meets a convict on the moor. A good man gives him plenty of money. Now, he can lead a good life. However, the experiences Pip force him to revise his values. He has to rebuild his life. He has to do away with vanity and social position. This is a fine classic written by Charles Dickens. Read it to comprehend the amazing narrative power of Dickens.