description: An unknown benefactor provides Philip Pirrip with the chance to escape his poor upbringing. Aspiring to be a gentleman, and encouraged by his expectations of wealth, he abandons his friends and moves to London. His expectations prove to be unfounded however, and he must return home penniless.
language: English
title: Great Expectations
titlecomplete: Great Expectations
characters: John Wemmick, Philip "Pip" Pirrip, Estella, Abel Magwitch, Compeyson, Miss Havisham, Jaggers, Joseph "Joe" Gargery, Dolge Orlick, Herbert Pocket
genres: Classics, British Literature, Novels, School, Classic Literature, Historical Fiction, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction, Victorian
ratings_count: 778277
awards: awardedAt: 1262332800000
name: Audie Award
category: Classic, awardedAt: 725875200000
name: Премія імені Максима Рильського
publisher: Random House