Dickens's timeless tale of an orphan boy's extraordinary journey through life.

. A concise introduction that gives readers important background information

. A chronology of the author's life and work

. A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context

. An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations

. Detailed explanatory notes

. Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work

. Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction

. A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

Charles Dickens

• Introduction
• Great Expectations
• The Original Ending of Great Expectations
• Literary Allusions and Notes
• Critical Excerpts
• Charles Dickens on Great Expectations
• Suggestions for Further Reading