Great Expectations (Complete 2 Volumes)
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Summary
In December 1860, Great Expectations began serialization. In this late-career work, Dickens tells readers: the relationship between lives far exceeds the relationship between money and money.
Editor's review
In the editor's view, the strength of this edition lies in its completeness: it fully presents the original's complex narrative structure and rich social detail, allowing readers to appreciate Dickens's consummate art of satire and deep humanistic concern. In the story, Pip's pursuit of "great expectations" and his ultimate disillusionment transcend their era and speak directly to the confusions of desire, identity, and life's value that modern readers also face. Reading this book is not only to enjoy a intricately plotted story but also to undertake a profound reflection on human nature and society. It tells us that true "great expectations" may lie not in distant, illusory wealth and status, but in inner goodness, sincerity, and the clear awareness that comes after life's ups and downs.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the social landscape of Victorian England and literary classics
- Lovers of long narratives rich in plot, well-rounded characters, and dramatic turns of fate
- Young readers reflecting on personal growth, social class, and the value of life
- Literature students or readers who wish to study Dickens's work in depth
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking fast-paced, plot-driven online fiction
- Readers looking for light entertainment who resist deep reflection
Reading tips
- Read in order and patiently follow Pip's shifting perspective to appreciate the subtle process of his psychological growth.
- Pay attention to the symbolic significance of female characters such as Miss Havisham and Estella, and to how their fates connect with Pip's.
- After finishing the ending, look back at the opening cemetery scene to better appreciate Dickens's ingenious symmetry and thematic elevation.
About the publisher
Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing Ltd. is a literary and art publisher focusing mainly on classic works and foreign literature, with 49 titles in the collection. Judging from its representative books, the press continues to release Chinese translations of classics by foreign authors such as Hermann Hesse, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Charles Dickens, including the Mote Classic Library series: Hesse's Collected Works, A Writer's Afternoon: Fitzgerald's Later Works, A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and Great Expectations, as well as works related to Haruki Murakami and novels such as Gone with the Wind. Its author resources include foreign writers such as Hermann Hesse, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Haruki Murakami, along with translators and authors such as Yun Ao, Guo Yao, Luo Qian, Zhu Yayun, and Ye Yi. In terms of publishing characteristics, it emphasizes the systematic presentation of classic texts and the continued translation and introduction of foreign literary works, while also covering modern and contemporary literature.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 远大前程（上）
- banquan-1
- 第一章
- 第二章
- 第三章
- 第四章
- 第五章
- 第六章
- 第七章
- 第八章
- 第九章
- 第十章
- 第十一章
- 第十二章
- 第十三章
- 第十四章
- 第十五章
- 第十六章
- 第十七章
- 第十八章
- 第十九章
- 第二十章
- 第二十一章
- 第二十二章
- 第二十三章
- 第二十四章
- 第二十五章
- 第二十六章
- 第二十七章
- 第二十八章
- 第二十九章
- 第三十章
- 远大前程（下）
- banquan-2
- 第三十一章
- 第三十二章
- 第三十三章
- 第三十四章
- 第三十五章
- 第三十六章
- 第三十七章
- 第三十八章
- 第三十九章
- 第四十章
- 第四十一章
- 第四十二章
- 第四十三章
- 第四十四章
- 第四十五章
- 第四十六章
- 第四十七章
- 第四十八章
- 第四十九章
- 第五十章
- 第五十一章
- 第五十二章
- 第五十三章
- 第五十四章
- 第五十五章
- 第五十六章
- 第五十七章
- 第五十八章
- 第五十九章
- 附：《远大前程》原结局
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About the author
Charles Dickens was the greatest novelist of the Victorian era in nineteenth-century Britain. Born in Portsmouth in 1812, he was forced to leave school and work as a child laborer because of his family's debts, an experience that profoundly shaped his critical view of society. His major works include Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations, which expose social injustice and are filled with humanitarian concern. With intricate plots, vivid characters, and an infectious style, he portrayed the many facets of Victorian British society and addressed issues such as the gap between rich and poor, justice, and education. His works remain widely read today, and the library holds 128 editions of his works, spanning foreign literature, world classics, and inspirational coming-of-age categories.
Wang Linyuan is a Chinese compiler and editor of books about whom little public information is available; details of identity and biography have not been clearly recorded. Judging from the seven works held in the collection, the areas covered are concentrated in foreign literature and science fiction. Representative titles include Great Expectations (2 volumes), Station Eleven, All the Clouds Disperse, Selected Works of the Science Fiction Master Wells, The Medieval Trilogy (9 volumes), The Quiet Sea, and The Neglected Sera. These works span classic literature, works by a science fiction master, and contemporary science fiction narratives, indicating a sustained interest in genre literature and classic texts in terms of topic selection and compilation. Because the author's own statements and external materials are lacking, writing style and personal influence cannot be assessed in detail; only from the composition of the works can one infer an editorial direction inclined toward introducing and integrating foreign literary resources.
