Charles Dickens

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<b>Rediscover Charles Dickens's compelling story of poverty and wealth in this stunning collectible edition of <i>Great Expectations</i>. <br/><br/></b>Set in Victorian London, <i>Great Expectations</i> is the cautionary tale of a young man raised high above his station by a mysterious benefactor. Its remarkable characters, crime and poverty, and the bitterness of unrequited love are as relevant today as when the novel was first serialized in 1860-1861.<br/><br/>This elegantly designed edition includes:<br/><br/><ul><li>A gorgeous faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs</li><li>Introduction by scholar Grace Moore</li><li>Unabridged text</li></ul><br/>Destined to become a beloved heirloom and ideal for gifting, this edition of <i>Great Expectations</i> will hold an honored place on any bookshelf. <br/><br/>Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, <b>Chartwell Deluxe Editions</b> offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include <i>Little Women</i>, <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i>, <i>The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe</i>, <i>Anne of Green Gables</i>, <i>The Inferno</i>, <i>Dracula</i>, <i>The Republic</i>, <i>The Iliad</i>, <i>Meditations</i>, and <i>Irish Fairy and Folk Tales</i>.