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Great Expectations

Book • 1861

Charles Dickens

Great Expectations is a classic novel by Charles Dickens that chronicles the life of Pip, a young orphan living in the marshes of Kent.

The story begins with Pip's encounter with an escaped convict, Abel Magwitch, which sets off a chain of events that changes his life.

Pip inherits a large fortune from an anonymous benefactor, which he uses to become a gentleman.

However, his journey is marked by his unrequited love for Estella, the adopted daughter of the eccentric Miss Havisham, and his eventual discovery that his benefactor is not who he expected.

The novel explores themes of social class, love, rejection, and the search for true identity, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England.

Mentioned by

Jason Calacanis

David Bianculli

Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Mentioned in 27 episodes

Mentioned by

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, when discussing reading novels.

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as books she read as a child and during school.

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Mentioned by

Stephen Hussey

in the context of a limerence discussion, drawing a parallel to Miss Havisham's character.

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Mentioned by

Peter Orford

as a recommended starting point for new Dickens readers.

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when discussing books he enjoys reading.

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as an example of a rise-fall story arc.

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Mentioned by

Afua Hirsch

as Dickens's next novel after A Tale of Two Cities.

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Mentioned by

Matthew Sitman

and

Sam Adler-Bell

as the first novel discussed on their podcast, focusing on a young black man's experience during Obama's 2008 campaign.

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Mentioned by

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as a writer of serialized fiction in the 1800s.

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Mentioned by

Laura Otis

, in the context of characters of dumped women.

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Mentioned by

Tom Crewe

as one of the two novels which precede 'Our Mutual Friend'.

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Referenced by

Rachel Johnson

to illustrate the concept of stopped time with Miss Havisham.

Mentioned by

Matthew Luhn

as an author whose works he enjoys.

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Mentioned by

Anson Dorrance

while discussing leadership in women's athletics.

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Mentioned by

Bonnie Greer

as one of the great 19th century novelists.

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Mentioned by Clark Gilbert to illustrate Pip's journey of self-discovery amidst societal pressures.

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Mentioned by

Joshua Hren

in relation to a discussion about the role of the novel.

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