Great Expectations (Collins Classics)

I am a secondary school English teacher. I was sick of squinting to read the tiny-fonted Wordsworth Classic edition whilst also trying to keep one eye on the pupils. A pupil would make a sound, so I would look up and instantly lose my place. I was also fed up of having to fight to make the small font visible under the visualiser. This book is brilliant! The font is size 18 and the line spacing is plenty big enough for annotations, should you decide to add them. There are only two disadvantages. The first is its lack of page numbers though I read ahead and add sticky notes on key pages anyway. Secondly, it is a BIG book but, so long as your desk is clear and tidy, that should not be an issue. Both my pupils and I think this book is great.

I recently purchased "Great Expectations (Unabridged with the original illustrations by Charles Green)," and I must say, I am absolutely thrilled with this edition! Charles Dickens' timeless classic deserved nothing less than a 5-star treatment, and this version delivers in every way possible.First and foremost, the inclusion of the original illustrations by Charles Green adds an extra layer of authenticity to the reading experience. These intricate and beautifully detailed drawings truly bring the characters and settings to life, enhancing the reader's immersion into Pip's world.The unabridged text ensures that you won't miss a single word of Dickens' masterful storytelling. The prose is as captivating as ever, and I found myself getting lost in the vivid descriptions and complex characters all over again. This edition maintains the integrity of the author's work, and I appreciate the commitment to preserving Dickens' narrative in its entirety.The physical quality of the book is top-notch as well. The pages are crisp, the print is clear and easy to read, and the book itself feels durable and well-made. It's a collector's item for any Dickens enthusiast.Whether you're a lifelong fan of Dickens or a newcomer to his works, this edition of "Great Expectations" is a must-have addition to your library. It's a true treasure for book lovers, and I can't recommend it highly enough. A five-star rating is well-deserved for this beautifully crafted edition that pays homage to one of literature's greatest novels.

Dickens gets a lot flak in online discussions, mainly because people take his works for granted. I consider him to be one of the greatest authors to have ever lived; his novels have so much life to them and contain so much to be learned. Great Expectations blew away my expectations, I absolutely loved this book.

It took me a very long time to get around to reading Dickens, but then - about a year ago, in a moment of sheer folly I guess - I undertook to read (or reread in some cases) all major English novels since the beginning of the genre. And that, inevitably, brought me to Dickens before long. I have now virtually read every novel he has written (apart from A Tale of Two Cities (Oxford World's Classics) and Our Mutual Friend (Oxford World's Classics)). Some I have liked better than others, all have their merits, but none affected me as strongly as 'Great Expectations'.Strangely enough, just why this should be so is somehow hard for me to pinpoint. Is it Pip? Perhaps so, to a degree. He is by no means a flawless character (compared to Little Dorrit for instance, or Florence Dombey) and clearly has his faults, but perhaps it's precisely that which makes him so eminently human and likeable. Who among us would not, at the very least, be tempted to ignore poor friends from the past if riches suddenly came our way? But I sympathized as readily with Joe, who with his simple and straightforward principles becomes the very emblem of steadfastness and compassion. And I identified completely with Magwitch: he may be a criminal, but above all he is a father, and being one myself I could immediately relate to his feelings and actions, sacrificing everything for the sake of his beloved child. He may not be acquitted by a court of law, but he fully redeems his sins of the past in the eyes of Pip. And I've not even mentioned Estella and Miss Havisham, surely they too are amongst the most unforgettable characters Dickens created.'Great Expectations' is of a timeless relevance and beauty. I will definitely reread it myself in years to come, I'm sure it only gets better each time around.

High quality of book and font size just the right

Not the size I was expecting.

Recommend

The idea is deep and very Christian. The writing and language are masterful. The plot is complicated and engaging. Highly recommended for everyone.

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Received The Book Today 2nd June Along With Other Two Charles Dickens Book...All Book Very Nice Very Gud Quality At Gud Reasonable Price...Thanks❤🙏🌹

A great classic from the Victorrian master (Charles Dickens) in a beautiful and low-priced paperback edition from Oxford World Classics!