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Great Expectations Complete Translation

Translated by: Nevine Bashir

Charles Dickens's timeless masterpiece in an unabridged translation, following the orphan Pip from poverty to mysterious wealth, exploring themes of ambition, social class, and moral redemption.

About this book

"Great Expectations" (آمال عظيمة) by master novelist Charles Dickens is a profound coming-of-age masterpiece, presented here in a complete, unabridged Arabic translation. The story centers on Pip, an orphan raised by his harsh sister and her kind-hearted blacksmith husband, Joe Gargery. Pip's humble trajectory shifts dramatically after a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict, Magwitch, and subsequent visits to the eccentric Miss Havisham and her adopted ward, Estella. When a secret benefactor endows Pip with a vast fortune to move to London and become a gentleman, Pip is drawn into the illusions of upper-class society, often shaming his humble roots. Dickens brilliantly critiques class prejudice, the vanity of wealth, and the illusions of ambition, establishing that true nobility stems from integrity, loyalty, and authentic human connection rather than social status.

Why read it?

Because it is an essential classic that masterfully explores character growth, social commentary, and the search for authentic identity amidst societal pressures.

Who is it for?

For readers of classic English literature, Charles Dickens enthusiasts, students of human psychology, and anyone who enjoys deeply reflective coming-of-age novels.

Book details

Language
ar
Page count
720
Age rating
13+