Great Expectations (first published in 1861) is one of Dickens’s most renowned novels. It follows the life of the orphan Philip Pirrip—nicknamed Pip—from his humble upbringing to dramatic encounters with the eccentric Estella and reclusive Miss Havisham. The story delves into themes of social class, ambition, love, and personal growth as Pip navigates expectations placed upon him by wealth and society.
