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Great Expectations

Charles Dickens
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70 pages • 2 hours read

Charles Dickens

Great Expectations

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1861

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    Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is lauded for its rich character development and vivid depiction of Victorian society. Critics praise its intricate plot and profound themes of social class and personal redemption. However, some find the pacing slow and the prose occasionally dense. Overall, it's considered a classic with enduring literary value.

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    Who Should Read Great Expectations?

    Readers who enjoy Great Expectations by Charles Dickens typically appreciate intricate character development, themes of personal growth, and social critique. Fans of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, which also explore complex characters and societal issues, would likely enjoy this novel.

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    Reading Age

    14+years

    Lexile Level

    1200L

    Book Details

    Genre
    Classic Fiction
    Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
    British Literature
    Themes
    Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness
    Life/Time: Coming of Age
    Period
    Industrial Revolution
    Victorian Period