This book features in the following series: Headwork, Headwork Classics .
There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Oxford University Press .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. Chris Culshaw is an established author in the field of literacy and more recently he co-authored Collins' Citizenship Today: Endorsed by Edexcel. He has taught PSHE and provided careers advice. The series editor, John Foster is Britain's leading author in the field of Citizenship and PSHE. His best-selling series include Your Life, Issues and Viewpoints. He is also a best-selling poet.
This book contains the following story:
Great Expectations
Raised by his brother and sister in law in humble circumstances, Pip aspires to a better life. When a mysterious benefactor provides the funds Pip sets off to the city to become a gentleman. However, the money cannot secure for him the girl he loves, and over time Pip realises that happiness must be found in the things he gave up in pursuit of a more sophisticated life.
