A Lady of Expectations

A Lady of Expectations
Author: Stephanie Laurens
Publisher: MIRA
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-01-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460380363

A favorite Regency romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens… Jack Lester seeks the perfect bride—one who is attractive and kind but who also loves him in spite of his wealth. Which is why he keeps this trifling detail hidden. But when Sophie Winterton enters his life, believing he must marry into wealth to run his family's estate, how will he convince her that she is the woman he desires—and that he can be the husband she deserves?

A Lady of Expectations and Other Stories

A Lady of Expectations and Other Stories
Author: Stephanie Laurens
Publisher: HQN Books
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 037377723X

Collects three historical romance stories, including "A Lady of Expectations," in which Jake Lester seeks the perfect bride and must convince Sophie Winterton that she is the woman he desires.

Expectations and Eyre: Dickens, Brontë, Brackett [The road to Sinharat by Leigh Brackett/ Great Expectations by Charles Dickens/Jane Eyre: An Autobiography by Charlotte Brontë]

Expectations and Eyre: Dickens, Brontë, Brackett [The road to Sinharat by Leigh Brackett/ Great Expectations by Charles Dickens/Jane Eyre: An Autobiography by Charlotte Brontë]
Author: Leigh Brackett
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 1142
Release: 2024-06-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Book 1: Embark on an interstellar adventure with “The Road to Sinharat by Leigh Brackett.” Brackett's captivating tale takes readers to the exotic and perilous world of Sinharat, where Eric John Stark faces challenges, mysteries, and a quest for identity in this classic science fiction masterpiece. Book 2: Immerse yourself in the compelling narrative of “Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.” Dickens weaves a tale of social mobility, love, and self-discovery as the orphaned Pip navigates the complexities of Victorian society and encounters unforgettable characters on his journey toward great expectations. Book 3: Enter the tumultuous life of “Jane Eyre: An Autobiography by Charlotte Brontë.” Brontë's timeless novel follows the orphaned Jane as she faces adversity, discovers love, and confronts the mysteries of Thornfield Hall, creating a powerful and enduring exploration of passion, morality, and independence.

Great Expectations

Great Expectations
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1867
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

The adventures of an orphaned young man in Victorian England who is given a great deal of money by an unknown benefactor to enable him to live as a gentleman, pursuing a good education and fulfilling great expectations.

A Tale of Two Cities + Great Expectations

A Tale of Two Cities + Great Expectations
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 1027
Release: 2022-05-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations are two most beloved novels by Charles Dickens. Tale of Two Cities is is a novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The main characters — Doctor Alexandre Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton — are all recalled to life, or resurrected, in different ways as turmoil erupts. Great Expectations centers around a poor young man by the name of Pip, who is given the chance to make himself a gentleman by a mysterious benefactor. Great Expectations offers a fascinating view of the differences between classes during the Victorian era, as well as a great sense of comedy and pathos. Charles John Huffam Dickens ( 1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular.

The Originals: Great Expectations

The Originals: Great Expectations
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Om Books International
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2018-07-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9352763157

Charles Dickens’ second novel, Oliver Twist, or The Parish Boy’s Progress, was first published as a serial (in monthly instalments) in the magazine Bentley’s Miscellany from February 1837 to April 1839. The novel was inspired by Robert Blincoe’s account of his childhood spent in a cotton mill. Oliver Twist, an orphan, is born in a workhouse and later sold off into an apprenticeship. Dickens situates his protagonist amid the squalid lives of beggars, criminals and petty thieves. Trapped in a world of corruption and poverty, Oliver with his pure heart is rewarded with a fairytale ending. The dark reality of child labour, the effects of industrialisation and the condition of orphans in London in the mid-19th century form the crux of Dickens’ heart-rending novel. Great Expectations revolves around the life of an orphan nicknamed Pip. The novel, set in the 19th century, traces the psychological growth of Pip in three stages: his childhood in the marshes of Kent, his journey from the rural environs to the London metropolis, and finally his reluctant reconciliation with the vanity of false promises and values. The cast includes the cold yet ethereal Estella, the kind-hearted blacksmith Joe, the ‘pale young gentleman’ Herbert Pocket and the affluent, eccentric spinster Miss Havisham, among others. George Bernard Shaw said of the novel, ‘All of one piece and consistently truthful.’

Great Expectations

Great Expectations
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Race Point Publishing
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2016-02-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1627889388

Enjoy the classic tale of adolescence, growth, and loyalty, all set in Victorian London. What this cautionary tale of a young man raised high above his station by a mysterious benefactor lacks in length, it more than makes up for in its remarkable characters and compelling story. Charles Dickens' Great Expectations begins with young orphaned Philip Pirrip--Pip--running afoul of an escaped convict in a cemetery. This terrifying personage bullies Pip into stealing food and a file for him, threatening that if he tells a soul "your heart and your liver shall be tore out, roasted and ate." The boy does as he's asked, but the convict is captured anyway, and transported to the penal colonies in Australia. Having started his novel in a cemetery, Dickens then ups the stakes and introduces his hero into the decaying household of Miss Havisham, a wealthy, half-mad woman who was jilted on her wedding day many years before and has never recovered. Pip is brought there to play with Miss Havisham's ward, Estella, a little girl who delights in tormenting Pip about his rough hands and future as a blacksmith's apprentice. Complete and unabridged, this elegantly designed clothbound edition features an elastic closure and a new introduction by Grace Moore. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.

Great Expectations Thrift Study Edition

Great Expectations Thrift Study Edition
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2010-06-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486475700

Includes the unabridged text of Dicken's classic novel plus a complete study guide that features chapter-by-chapter summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.

The Great Trilogy: Gatsby's Great Expectations with The Great God Pan (The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald/ Great Expectations by Charles Dickens/ The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen)

The Great Trilogy: Gatsby's Great Expectations with The Great God Pan (The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald/ Great Expectations by Charles Dickens/ The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen)
Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 761
Release: 2024-06-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Book 1: Step into the glamorous world of the Roaring Twenties with “The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.” F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel explores the American Dream, wealth, and the complexities of love through the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. Set against the backdrop of extravagant parties and social upheaval, the novel remains a timeless exploration of the pursuit of success and the elusive nature of happiness. Book 2: Navigate the intricacies of societal expectations and personal growth with “Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.” Charles Dickens weaves a compelling narrative centered around the orphaned Pip as he navigates the challenges and moral dilemmas of Victorian England. This classic novel delves into themes of social class, identity, and the transformative power of love and forgiveness. Book 3: Experience the haunting and mysterious with “The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen.” Arthur Machen's novella explores the boundaries between the natural and supernatural, unraveling a tale of cosmic horror and forbidden knowledge. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where ancient forces and hidden truths collide, creating an atmosphere of eerie suspense and existential dread.

The Best of Charles Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities + Great Expectations + David Copperfield + Oliver Twist + A Christmas Carol (Illustrated)

The Best of Charles Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities + Great Expectations + David Copperfield + Oliver Twist + A Christmas Carol (Illustrated)
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 2745
Release: 2013-08-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8074843297

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Best of Charles Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities + Great Expectations + David Copperfield + Oliver Twist + A Christmas Carol (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. A Tale of Two Cities A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralized by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution, and many unflattering social parallels with life in London during the same time period. It follows the lives of several protagonists through these events. Great Expectations Great Expectations is a bildungsroman, or a coming-of-age novel, and it is a classic work of Victorian literature. It depicts the growth and personal development of an orphan named Pip. The novel was first published in serial form in Dickens' weekly periodical All the Year Round, from 1 December 1860 to August 1861. David Copperfield David Copperfield is the common name of the eighth novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a novel in 1850. Many elements of the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of his novels. Oliver Twist Oliver Twist is notable for Dickens' unromantic portrayal of criminals and their sordid lives. The book exposed the cruel treatment of many a waif-child in London, which increased international concern in what is sometimes known as "The Great London Waif Crisis": the large number of orphans in London in the Dickens era. A Christmas Carol The tale has been viewed by critics as an indictment of 19th-century industrial capitalism. It has been credited with restoring the holiday to one of merriment and festivity in Britain and America after a period of sobriety and sombreness. Charles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular.