Great expectations
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Ardizzone, Edward, 1900-1979, illustrator.
Published:
Norwalk, Connecticut : Easton Press, 1979.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Collector's edition.
Physical Desc:
3 unnumbered pages, 457 pages, 8 leaves of plates : illustrations, color portrait ; 24 cm.
Lexile measure:
1230L
Status:
Description
"A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter Miss Havisham and her beautiful ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor--these form a series of events that change the orphan Pip's life forever, as he abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman. Dickens's novel depicts Pip's education and development through adversity as he discovers the true nature of his great expectations." --
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Language:
English
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 9.2, 35 Points
Level 9.2, 35 Points
Lexile measure:
1230
Notes
General Note
"Bound in genuine leather"--Title page.
Description
"A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter Miss Havisham and her beautiful ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor--these form a series of events that change the orphan Pip's life forever, as he abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman. Dickens's novel depicts Pip's education and development through adversity as he discovers the true nature of his great expectations." --,Adapted from publisher's description.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Dickens, C., & Ardizzone, E. (1979). Great expectations. Collector's edition. Easton Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 and Edward Ardizzone. 1979. Great Expectations. Easton Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 and Edward Ardizzone, Great Expectations. Easton Press, 1979.
MLA Citation (style guide)Dickens, Charles, and Edward Ardizzone. Great Expectations. Collector's edition. Easton Press, 1979.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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