Great Expectations (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Classic of English Literature (Including "The Life of Charles Dickens" & Criticism of the Work)By Charles Dickens
Length73h 10m
About this audiobook
Great Expectations is Dickens's great novel of moral education, social aspiration, and disappointed desire, tracing the orphan Pip from the Kent marshes to the uneasy refinements of London society. Written in Dickens's mature style, it combines Gothic atmosphere, comic vitality, psychological subtlety, and sharp social satire. The illustrated edition restores attention to the novel's visual imagination: fog, firelight, decaying interiors, and theatrical encounters become part of its moral landscape. First serialized in 1860–61, the work stands at the intersection of Victorian Bildungsroman, sensation fiction, and social critique. Charles Dickens, himself shaped by childhood insecurity, debt, labor, and an acute awareness of class performance, brought to Great Expectations a deeply personal understanding of shame and ambition. His early experience in a blacking factory and later celebrity as novelist, editor, and public moralist informed his scrutiny of gentility, wealth, and self-deception. This edition is highly recommended for readers seeking both narrative pleasure and intellectual depth. Its illustrations enrich Dickens's dramatic scenes, while the novel remains essential for anyone interested in Victorian literature, ethical growth, and the painful education of the human heart.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (44)
Includes Goodreads
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length73 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 27, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Great Expectations (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
22Volume I. 1812-1842 (pt. 3)
2Introduction
23Volume I. 1812-1842 (pt. 4)
3Synopsis
24Volume I. 1812-1842 (pt. 5)
4Historical Context
25Volume II. 1842-1852 (pt. 1)
5Author Biography
26Volume II. 1842-1852 (pt. 2)
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6GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 1)
27Volume II. 1842-1852 (pt. 3)
7GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 2)
28Volume II. 1842-1852 (pt. 4)
8GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 3)
29Volume II. 1842-1852 (pt. 5)
9GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 4)
30Volume II. 1842-1852 (pt. 6)
10GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 5)
31Volume III. 1852-1870 (pt. 1)
11GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 6)
32Volume III. 1852-1870 (pt. 2)
12GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 7)
33Volume III. 1852-1870 (pt. 3)
13GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 8)
34Volume III. 1852-1870 (pt. 4)
14GREAT EXPECTATIONS (pt. 9)
35Volume III. 1852-1870 (pt. 5)
15APPRECIATIONS AND CRITICISMS OF THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS by G. K. Chesterton (pt. 1)
36Volume III. 1852-1870 (pt. 6)
16APPRECIATIONS AND CRITICISMS OF THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS by G. K. Chesterton (pt. 2)
37Volume III. 1852-1870 (pt. 7)
17APPRECIATIONS AND CRITICISMS OF THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS by G. K. Chesterton (pt. 3)
38Volume III. 1852-1870 (pt. 8)
18APPRECIATIONS AND CRITICISMS OF THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS by G. K. Chesterton (pt. 4)
39Analysis
19LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS by John Forster
40Reflection
20Volume I. 1812-1842 (pt. 1)
41Memorable Quotes
21Volume I. 1812-1842 (pt. 2)
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