Great Expectations

Authors
- Charles Dickens
Narrators
- Robert Sebastian Cooper
Publisher
- Darin Jewell

Editions: 125
Duration: 19H 3min
Language: English
Format
Category: Classics

Considered a literary classic, "Great Expectation" follows the life of orphan Pip, who rises from humble beginnings to become a gentleman with 'great expectations' from a mysterious benefactor who he believes is Miss Havisham. The story explores Pip's developing relationship with the beautiful yet cold Estella, whom he loves but who seems unable to return his affection for some reason.

Pip is deeply influenced by his experiences, particularly in his encounters with an escaped convict, Magwitch, and the eccentric Miss Havisham, leading to a journey of moral development as he confronts issues of social class, unrequited love, and false expectation.

Release date

Audiobook: 18 December 2025