- Paperback: 704 pages
- Publisher: Ignatius Press (Aug 1 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1586174266
- ISBN-13: 978-1586174262
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.6 x 4.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 748 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #554,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Pope John Paul II described Dickens' books as "filled with love for the poor and a sense of social regeneration . . . warm with imagination and humanity". Such true charity permeates Dickens' novels and ultimately drives the characters either to choose regeneration or risk disintegration. In Great Expectations, Pip--symbolic of the pilgrim convert--gains both improved fortunes and a growth in wisdom, but as he acquires the latter, he must relinquish the former--ending with a wealth of profound goodness, not of worldly goods. That the Dickensian message was a Christian one is unmistakable. Reminiscent of an Augustinian model, one of reflection, conversion, and moral improvement, Pip undergoes an internal change that manifests itself in his profound contrition for his earlier deeds and his equally profound resolution to make amends. As we travel with Pip, we find that Dickens leads us to an acceptance of worldly limitations and an anticipation of final salvation. The exciting new edition of Dickens's classic novel includes critical essays by some of today's leading Dickens scholars.
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An amazing story of growing up blind in the heart!, Jun 9 2011
By Sonia "Sonia Rumzi" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Great Expectations: Ignatius Critical Editions (Paperback)
Pip is a prime example of how a person cannot see beyond what their own wants will allow them. Even though his life was turned around, he chose to believe that it was done by Mrs. Havisham who cared nothing for him. His lack of gratitude is another example of how the best of us could be blindsided rejecting generosity and kindness.Excellent book. Read it at the age of 14 for school. Studied the characters in depth and enjoyed the detailed experience. Still a good read at this age.
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