Great Expectations is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of Pip, an orphan boy who is given the opportunity to rise from his humble origins and become a gentleman. The novel explores themes of love, class, and identity as Pip navigates his new life and grapples with the consequences of his choices.
By Charles Dickens · First published 1861 · Genre: Classics, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 4 chapters