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First published in 1860-61
Summary: An orphan living with his older sister and her husband, Pip is hired by wealthy and embittered Miss Havisham as a companion for her and her beautiful adopted daughter, Estella. A mysterious benefactor provides him with 'great expectations' - the means to be tutored as a gentleman. After callously discarding everything he once valued for his own selfish pursuits, Pip learns the identy of his patron - a revelation that shatters his soul. (From book cover)