Great Expectations (Masterpiece Library Edition) by Charles Dickens

Plucked from a harrowing childhood and taken to London to become a gentleman, orphan Pip faces tests of moral courage and the debt he owes those who shaped him. Rediscover Charles Dickens's classic in this elegant Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press tradition of publishing beautiful books. Deluxe, durably bound keepsake volume. Embossed covers with iridescent accents. Reinforced cloth quarter-binding. Acid-free archival-quality paper. Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for comfortable reading. Ribbon bookmark. A must for any library. Dimensions: 6-1/2'' wide x 9-1/4'' high. 552 pages. Over his lifetime, English writer Charles Dickens (1812-1870) wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas, and hundreds of short stories. He is one of the most well-regarded authors of the Victorian era.

Charles Dickens, was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and one of the most popular of all time. He created some of literature's most iconic characters, with the theme of social reform running throughout his work. The continuing popularity of his novels and short stories is such that they have never gone out of print. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Dickens