Great Expectations
Overview & Summary
Pip, an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice in the English marshes, receives a mysterious fortune from an anonymous benefactor and is whisked to London to be transformed into a gentleman, all while pining for the cold, unattainable Estella, raised by the embittered, jilted Miss Havisham to break men's hearts. As Pip's illusions about wealth, class, and love collide with harsh reality, he must reckon with who his true benefactor is and what kind of person he has actually become. Charles Dickens's novel is one of the great bildungsromans in English literature.
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Who This Book Is For
Recommended for High school students (Grades 9–12) working on English Literature. Fits students building reading confidence, vocabulary, and strong comprehension.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
