Great Expectations and Master Humphrey's Clock; Volume 1

<p>This volume contains two of Charles Dickens's most beloved works: Great Expectations and Master Humphrey's Clock. Great Expectations a quintessential coming-of-age story follows the orphan Pip as he navigates the complexities of Victorian society striving for social advancement and love. With unforgettable characters like the eccentric Miss Havisham and the convict Magwitch Dickens crafts a poignant narrative about ambition class and the true meaning of wealth. Master Humphrey's Clock a frame narrative introduces a group of friends who gather to share stories offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of diverse characters in 19th-century London.</p><p>Dickens's masterful storytelling vivid descriptions and social commentary make these tales timeless classics that continue to resonate with readers today.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>