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Great Expectations Volume II
A masterpiece by Dickens that chronicles the life of an orphan, Pip. Destined to become a blacksmith, Pip's life changes when he meets a rich woman, Miss Havisham and her beautiful ward Estella. His love for the latter awakens in him the desire to become a gentleman. The book reflects that love, friendship and loyalty are more important than wealth and social status. Amazing
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First published January 1, 1861
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Charles Dickens
12.9k books31.4k followersCharles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
Dickens left school to work in a factory when his father was incarcerated in a debtors' prison. Despite his lack of formal education, he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, five novellas, hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles, lectured and performed extensively, was an indefatigable letter writer, and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education, and other social reforms.
Dickens was regarded as the literary colossus of his age. His 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol, remains popular and continues to inspire adaptations in every artistic genre. Oliver Twist and Great Expectations are also frequently adapted, and, like many of his novels, evoke images of early Victorian London. His 1859 novel, A Tale of Two Cities, set in London and Paris, is his best-known work of historical fiction. Dickens's creative genius has been praised by fellow writers—from Leo Tolstoy to George Orwell and G. K. Chesterton—for its realism, comedy, prose style, unique characterisations, and social criticism. On the other hand, Oscar Wilde, Henry James, and Virginia Woolf complained of a lack of psychological depth, loose writing, and a vein of saccharine sentimentalism. The term Dickensian is used to describe something that is reminiscent of Dickens and his writings, such as poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters.
On 8 June 1870, Dickens suffered another stroke at his home after a full day's work on Edwin Drood. He never regained consciousness, and the next day he died at Gad's Hill Place. Contrary to his wish to be buried at Rochester Cathedral "in an inexpensive, unostentatious, and strictly private manner," he was laid to rest in the Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey. A printed epitaph circulated at the time of the funeral reads: "To the Memory of Charles Dickens (England's most popular author) who died at his residence, Higham, near Rochester, Kent, 9 June 1870, aged 58 years. He was a sympathiser with the poor, the suffering, and the oppressed; and by his death, one of England's greatest writers is lost to the world." His last words were: "On the ground", in response to his sister-in-law Georgina's request that he lie down.
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Dickens left school to work in a factory when his father was incarcerated in a debtors' prison. Despite his lack of formal education, he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, five novellas, hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles, lectured and performed extensively, was an indefatigable letter writer, and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education, and other social reforms.
Dickens was regarded as the literary colossus of his age. His 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol, remains popular and continues to inspire adaptations in every artistic genre. Oliver Twist and Great Expectations are also frequently adapted, and, like many of his novels, evoke images of early Victorian London. His 1859 novel, A Tale of Two Cities, set in London and Paris, is his best-known work of historical fiction. Dickens's creative genius has been praised by fellow writers—from Leo Tolstoy to George Orwell and G. K. Chesterton—for its realism, comedy, prose style, unique characterisations, and social criticism. On the other hand, Oscar Wilde, Henry James, and Virginia Woolf complained of a lack of psychological depth, loose writing, and a vein of saccharine sentimentalism. The term Dickensian is used to describe something that is reminiscent of Dickens and his writings, such as poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters.
On 8 June 1870, Dickens suffered another stroke at his home after a full day's work on Edwin Drood. He never regained consciousness, and the next day he died at Gad's Hill Place. Contrary to his wish to be buried at Rochester Cathedral "in an inexpensive, unostentatious, and strictly private manner," he was laid to rest in the Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey. A printed epitaph circulated at the time of the funeral reads: "To the Memory of Charles Dickens (England's most popular author) who died at his residence, Higham, near Rochester, Kent, 9 June 1870, aged 58 years. He was a sympathiser with the poor, the suffering, and the oppressed; and by his death, one of England's greatest writers is lost to the world." His last words were: "On the ground", in response to his sister-in-law Georgina's request that he lie down.
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December 10, 2019
This was awesome
I coupdn't put it down. I legit bought this book a couple of hours ago, and now I'm done and want more to read -_-
I'm not sure how I feel about the changed ending compared to the original, but hey, overall I loved this so much.
I coupdn't put it down. I legit bought this book a couple of hours ago, and now I'm done and want more to read -_-
I'm not sure how I feel about the changed ending compared to the original, but hey, overall I loved this so much.
January 5, 2021
Παρόλο που είχα να το διαβάσω άπειρα χρόνια και είναι τεράστιο βιβλίο, θυμόμουν τα περισσότερα σκηνικά. Με είχε εντυπωσιάσει λογικά. Από πολλούς θεωρείται το magnum opus του Dickens και όχι άδικα μάλλον. Επίσης, θα ήθελα να αναφερθώ και σε ένα παλιό επεισόδιο του South Park, το οποίο ήταν ένα παρανοϊκό spoof αυτού του έργου. Οι παλιοί θα θυμάστε ότι η συγκεκριμένη καφροσειρά είχε έναν χαρακτήρα που λεγόταν Πιπ και ήταν εμπνευσμένος από τον πρωταγωνιστή του μυθιστορήματος αυτού.
February 5, 2021
Τι να πω για αυτό το βιβλίο.. Με άγγιξε τόσο πολύ και είναι από αυτά τα βιβλία που όταν τα τελειώνεις νιώθεις χαρά που διάβασες κάτι τόσο καλό αλλά ταυτόχρονα λυπάσαι που τελείωσε.
Ο συγγραφέας μας διηγείται τη ζωή του Πιπ,από πού ξεκίνησε και πως έφτασε να γίνει κύριος καθώς αυτή ήταν η δική του μεγάλη προσδοκία. Ανεκπλήρωτοι έρωτες,φιλίες μιας ζωής και μια οικογένεια που είναι πάντα εκεί συνθέτουν αυτή την τόσο γλυκιά και τρυφερή ιστορία του καλού μας Πιπ.
Ο συγγραφέας μας διηγείται τη ζωή του Πιπ,από πού ξεκίνησε και πως έφτασε να γίνει κύριος καθώς αυτή ήταν η δική του μεγάλη προσδοκία. Ανεκπλήρωτοι έρωτες,φιλίες μιας ζωής και μια οικογένεια που είναι πάντα εκεί συνθέτουν αυτή την τόσο γλυκιά και τρυφερή ιστορία του καλού μας Πιπ.
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January 5, 2021
Yet another novel by Dickens I haven't read in ages and it brings back so many memories. Definitely my favourite (at least from the ones I've read of course). All the author's usual tropes are blended beautifully in this one.
September 25, 2022
Cuando me encuentro un libro así, lamento haber dado cinco estrellas a otros, porque no me queda margen para ser justa con este. ¡Qué muestrario de las emociones y dinámicas humanas!
Te ofrece un viaje al tú mismo que has sido en distintos momentos de la vida a través de distintos personajes y distintos momentos de la vida del querido Pip y, lástima que no podamos tener permanentemente presente lo que aprendemos, pero ahora mismo soy mejor persona por haberlo leído.
Te ofrece un viaje al tú mismo que has sido en distintos momentos de la vida a través de distintos personajes y distintos momentos de la vida del querido Pip y, lástima que no podamos tener permanentemente presente lo que aprendemos, pero ahora mismo soy mejor persona por haberlo leído.
January 31, 2021
Kirjan kakkososa olikin yllättäen hieman parempi kuin alkuosa, sujuvaa ajatonta tekstiä. Hyvä tarina kaikkine käänteineen ja mikä parasta, onnellinen ja selkeä loppu.
August 14, 2019
Une seconde partie que j'ai beaucoup aimé, déjà je pense que la traduction est mieux faite et par ailleurs il y a beaucoup de rebondissements dans ce second tome. Alors bien entendu le out est très rocambolesque car au final, toutes les intrigues sont liées. Depuis le bienfaiteur de Pip (dont tout le monde sauf Pip avait deviné l'identité), jusqu'au séducteur de Miss H en passant par l'ascendance d'Estella. Cependant, le tout se suit avec beaucoup de plaisir et j'ai aimé l'évolution de Pip ainsi que son amitié pour Herbert. Bien entendu, Pip est toujours grisé par ses grandes espérances, les passages où il a honte de Joe et Biddy m'ont vraiment fait grincer des dents.
La fin de Pip m'a énormément plu, je trouve qu'au final, ce n'est que justice. Idem pour Estella dont le sort m'a plus émue ( quand on pense qu'elle ne saura jamais)
Ce que j'aime : Joe, la fin, tous les rebondissements
Ce que j'aime moins : j'aurais voulu une fin plus douce pour Estella
En bref : Un second tome rempli de rebondissements !
Ma note
7/10
La fin de Pip m'a énormément plu, je trouve qu'au final, ce n'est que justice. Idem pour Estella dont le sort m'a plus émue ( quand on pense qu'elle ne saura jamais)
Ce que j'aime : Joe, la fin, tous les rebondissements
Ce que j'aime moins : j'aurais voulu une fin plus douce pour Estella
En bref : Un second tome rempli de rebondissements !
Ma note
7/10
November 9, 2019
One of the best books I've ever read.
내가 볼 수 없었던 사람을 볼 수 있게 해줬고, 이해할 수 없었던 사람을 이해할 수 있게 해줬고, 살 수 없는 삶을 살 수 있게 해줬다.
내가 볼 수 없었던 사람을 볼 수 있게 해줬고, 이해할 수 없었던 사람을 이해할 수 있게 해줬고, 살 수 없는 삶을 살 수 있게 해줬다.
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