Great Expectations

  • Author: Charles Dickens
  • Genre: graphic novel, gothic fiction, fictional autobiography
  • Date of Release: August 1861

‘Great Expectations’ is the timeless masterpiece from the world of Charles Dickens. It is based on the life of an orphan named Pip. He lives with his sister and her husband Joe Gargery. The husband is a blacksmith in rural England.

His life takes a turn when he helps an escaped convict named Magwitch to steal food and a file. He was then invited to play with Estella, Miss Havisham’s daughter, in her wealthy yet decaying mansion. Miss Havisham has taught her daughter to remain cold and break men’s hearts.

In the course of the story, Pip receives money from a benefactor moves to London, and thinks of winning Estella’s love. However, he became entangled with his newfound fame and wealth as he explored the complexities of the then society.

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  • 25 Best Books to Read Before You Die
  • 1. To Kill a Mockingbird
  • 2. Pride and Prejudice
  • 3. Don Quixote
  • 4. The Lord of the Rings
  • 5. 1984
  • 6. Great Expectations
  • 7. Frankenstein
  • 8. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
  • 9. The Color Purple
  • 10. Harry Potter
  • Other Books You Must Read
  • Select a Genre and Start Picking Books to Read
  • FAQs – Books to Read Before You Die

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1. To Kill a Mockingbird...

1. To Kill a Mockingbird

Author: Harper Lee Genre: Thriller, Domestic fiction, legal story Date of Release: 11 July 1960...

2. Pride and Prejudice

Author: Jane Austen Genre: Romance novel, satire, domestic fiction Date of Release: 28 January 1813...

3. Don Quixote

Author: Miguel de Cervantes Genre: Novel, satire, parody Date of Release: 28 January 1813...

4. The Lord of the Rings

Author: J. R. R. Tolkien Genre: Fantasy fiction, heroic fantasy Date of Release: 29 July 1954 (first book release)...

5. 1984

Author: George Orwell Genre: Science fiction, dystopian fiction, political fiction Date of Release: 8 June 1949...

6. Great Expectations

Author: Charles Dickens Genre: graphic novel, gothic fiction, fictional autobiography Date of Release: August 1861...

7. Frankenstein

Author: Mary Shelley Genre: Science fiction, horror fiction Date of Release: 1 January 1818...

8. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Author: Betty Smith Genre: Domestic fiction Date of Release: 1943...

9. The Color Purple

Author: Alice Walker Genre: Domestic fiction Date of Release: 1982...

10. Harry Potter

Author: J. K. Rowling Genre: Fantasy literature, urban fantasy Date of Release: 1997 – first book release...

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Select a Genre and Start Picking Books to Read

Read book reviews before you choose one. Read the synopsis of the book to get a context and then make a decision. Dive into a genre you like and start picking from this list of books to read before you die. Live in the worlds created with words and fuel your imagination. These books will unfold new mysteries of human nature and will give you ideas to ponder upon. Look into the real world with the eyes of these authors by savoring these masterpieces....

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