
Length19h 35m
About this audiobook
Charles Dickens's "Great Expectations" intricately weaves the coming-of-age tale of Pip, an orphan who experiences a profound journey of self-discovery, ambition, and social class dynamics in Victorian England. Dickens employs a vivid narrative style characterized by rich descriptions, memorable characters, and keen social critique. The novel reflects the broader literary context of the 19th century, addressing themes of class mobility and moral integrity, encapsulated in Pip's evolving expectations as he navigates a world filled with wealth and deception. Dickens drew upon his own experiences of poverty and social upheaval in shaping this poignant story, having experienced the hardships of working-class life before achieving literary acclaim. His exposure to the criminal justice system and orphanhood in his youth deeply influenced his portrayal of the societal structures that govern human relationships. Through Pip's journey, Dickens critiques the deficiencies of the social hierarchy and the moral bankruptcy often accompanying wealth. "Great Expectations" is not merely a nostalgic reflection on youth; it is a compelling exploration of personal growth and the interplay of social forces. Readers will find themselves captivated by Pip's trials and triumphs, making it an essential read for those interested in Victorian literature and the complexities of human nature.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length19 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1[1867 Edition]
31Chapter XXX
2Chapter I
32Chapter XXXI
3Chapter II
33Chapter XXXII
4Chapter III
34Chapter XXXIII
5Chapter IV
35Chapter XXXIV
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6Chapter V
36Chapter XXXV
7Chapter VI
37Chapter XXXVI
8Chapter VII
38Chapter XXXVII
9Chapter VIII
39Chapter XXXVIII
10Chapter IX
40Chapter XXXIX
11Chapter X
41Chapter XL
12Chapter XI
42Chapter XLI
13Chapter XII
43Chapter XLII
14Chapter XIII
44Chapter XLIII
15Chapter XIV
45Chapter XLIV
16Chapter XV
46Chapter XLV
17Chapter XVI
47Chapter XLVI
18Chapter XVII
48Chapter XLVII
19Chapter XVIII
49Chapter XLVIII
20Chapter XIX
50Chapter XLIX
21Chapter XX
51Chapter L
22Chapter XXI
52Chapter LI
23Chapter XXII
53Chapter LII
24Chapter XXIII
54Chapter LIII
25Chapter XXIV
55Chapter LIV
26Chapter XXV
56Chapter LV
27Chapter XXVI
57Chapter LVI
28Chapter XXVII
58Chapter LVII
29Chapter XXVIII
59Chapter LVIII
30Chapter XXIX
60Chapter LIX