Great Expectations [Annotated]

Great Expectations has become one of the most widely read and influential books ever written.

It reveals the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of a true literary colossus, Charles Dickens.

Published in hundreds of editions and translated into virtually every modern language, it has not been out of print since 1860.

* Contains extended historical context: A Critical Essay, The Legacy of Charles Dickens By Gregory Harkness, author of The Basics of Life.

Great Expectations is one of Charles Dickens' rare and genuine masterpieces; an enchanting work of artistry deserving of the label in a thousand different ways. It can be found on countless lists of the finest literary works of all time, and is one of his major achievements.