“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.”
Book:Great Expectations
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
Great Expectations
This novel follows the journey of Pip, a young boy who is raised by his sister and her husband, Joe Gargery, a blacksmith. After receiving a mysterious gift that leads him to believe he has been chosen for a better life, Pip embarks on a quest to fulfill his 'great expectations.' The story delves into Pip's interactions with various characters, including the wealthy Miss Havisham and her adopted daughter Estella, and the convict Magwitch, who ultimately reveals a profound connection to Pip's past. more
Author
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more
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