Great expectations. Context and Background

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This program delves into the who, what, when, where, and why of Great Expectations. Locate Charles Dickens' masterpiece in its historical context and learn about the real-life events that prompted ...

This program delves into the who, what, when, where, and why of Great Expectations. Locate Charles Dickens' masterpiece in its historical context and learn about the real-life events that prompted him to pen this beloved bildungsroman. The hero, Pip, is presented against the detailed backdrop of the Industrial Revolution and the age of the "self-made man."

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