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“The unqualified truth is, that when I loved Estella with the love of a man, I loved her simply because I found her irresistible. Once for all; I knew to my sorrow, often and often, if not always, that I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be. Once for all; I love her none the less because I knew it, and it had no more influence in restraining me, than if I had devoutly believed her to be human perfection.”

Quote by Charles Dickens

Book:Great Expectations: With an Introduction and Contemporary Criticism
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Great Expectations: With an Introduction and Contemporary Criticism

This edition of 'Great Expectations' includes an in-depth introduction that provides historical context and discusses the novel's significance. It also features contemporary criticism, offering diverse perspectives on Dickens' renowned work. 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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