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British Classics: Great Expectations

This collection includes Charles Dickens' renowned novel "Great Expectations", a story of a young orphan's journey through life, love, and social class in 19th-century England. more

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Charles Dickens
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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