Les grandes espérances
Résumé
"Les grandes espérances" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Philip "Pip" Pirrip, an orphaned boy raised by his sister and her husband, Joe Gargery, a blacksmith. The novel delves into themes of social class, ambition, and personal growth as Pip navigates his childhood and the mysteries surrounding his background and aspirations. The opening of the novel introduces Pip as he reflects on his name and family while visiting the graves of his parents and siblings in a marshy graveyard. In a moment of fear and vulnerability, Pip encounters an escaped convict who threatens him and demands he steal a file and food for him. This encounter sets the stage for Pip's internal struggles and moral dilemmas as he grapples with fear, guilt, and the choices he must make. The narrative establishes a dark, foreboding atmosphere while hinting at Pip's complex journey ahead, making it an intriguing start to Dickens' exploration of identity and social mobility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Infos complémentaires
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Langue :français
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Importance matérielle : 1 online resource
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Importance matérielle : multiple file formats
Informations sur l'édition :
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Expectations
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Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Release date is 2006-01-21
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