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Start giftingGreat Expectations
Narrator
Martin Jarvis
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Length
17 hours 27 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“Martin Jarvis will forever be linked to my love of Charles Dickens. I vividly remember, decades ago as a preteen, listening to his narration of A Tale of Two Cities on cassette tape while on a long road trip and I was so struck by it that I immediately had to read everything else. That and Great Expectations remain my favorite of the canon. Obviously, Jarvis is a formidable actor and this performance does not disappoint, capturing all the humor and poignancy that makes Dickens great. Listen if you need a perfect introduction to this classic or if you need be reminded how much you love it.”
— Maren • Nook & Cranny Books
Great Expectations, recognized as Charles Dickens' finest novel, is told by Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband, the village blacksmith. The young boy's life is changed forever when he meets and aids an escaped convict who wanders into his yard. Years later, Pip is sent to live with the decaying, bitter Miss Havisham and falls in love with her ward, the elegant and elusive Estella. A young man of modest means, Pip nevertheless aims to become a gentleman in order to win Estella's heart and an endowment from an anonymous benefactor suddenly places his intentions within reach. But capricious fate will lead him through further adversity and unexpected revelations in the pursuit of his dreams.
Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.
Martin Jarvis has starred in many West End productions and on Broadway. His screen appearances include Titanic and Numb3rs, among others. He is an award-winning audiobook performer and has received an OBE for his services to drama.