{"product_id":"great-expectations-painted-editions-9781400351640","title":"Great Expectations (Painted Editions)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine collector's edition of Charles Dickens's \u003cem\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for book lovers and literature fans. One of English literature's classic masterpieces--a harrowing novel that addresses issue of social class, human worth, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand the importance of self-awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered by many to be Charles Dickens's finest novel, \u003cem\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/em\u003e follows the narrator, the orphan Philip Pirrip (Pip), as he leaves behind a childhood of misery and poverty after an anonymous benefactor offers him a chance at the life of a gentleman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom its famous dramatic opening on the bleak Kentish marshes, the story abounds with some of Dickens's most memorable cast that has entered popular culture: the mysterious convict Abel Magwitch, the capricious Miss Havisham, the cold and beautiful Estella, the kind and generous blacksmith Joe, the sycophantic Uncle Pumblechook, Mr. Jaggers, Wemmick with his dual personality, and the wise friend, Herbert Pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're buying this as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features: a beautiful high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction lover's bookshelf; embossed cover art and gold foiling; decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout; a matching ribbon marker; and gold page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDickens, Charles:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Dickens\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in 1812 near Portsmouth where his father was a clerk in the Navy pay office. The family moved to London in 1823, but their fortunes were severely impaired. Dickens was sent to work in a blacking-warehouse when his father was imprisoned for debt. Both experiences deeply affected the future novelist. In 1833 he began contributing stories to newspapers and magazines, and in 1836 started the serial publication of Pickwick Papers. He began \u003cem\u003eOliver Twist\u003c\/em\u003e in 1837, followed by \u003cem\u003eNicholas Nickleby\u003c\/em\u003e (1838) and \u003cem\u003eThe Old Curiosity Shop\u003c\/em\u003e (1840-41). \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e appeared in 1843, \u003cem\u003eDavid Copperfield\u003c\/em\u003e in 1850. In later works, such as \u003cem\u003eBleak House\u003c\/em\u003e (1853) and \u003cem\u003eLittle Dorrit\u003c\/em\u003e (1857), Dickens's social criticism became more radical and his comedy more savage. He published \u003cem\u003eHard Times\u003c\/em\u003e in 1854, \u003cem\u003eA Tale of Two Cities\u003c\/em\u003e in 1859, and \u003cem\u003eGreat Expectati\u003c\/em\u003eons in 1860. His last novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of Edwin Drood\u003c\/em\u003e, was never completed and he died on June 9, 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51690769842450,"sku":"9781400351640","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aa13c01a-6b58-4ce0-9656-355c091ba3ab.jpg?v=1761747209","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/great-expectations-painted-editions-9781400351640","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}