This program delves into the who, what, when, where, and why of Great Expectations. Locate Charles Dickens’ masterpiece in its historical context and learn about the real-life events that prompted him to pen this beloved bildungsroman. The hero, Pip, is presented against the detailed backdrop of the Industrial Revolution and the age of the "self-made man."
This program delves into the who, what, when, where, and why of Great Expectations. Locate Charles Dickens’ masterpiece in its historical context and learn about the real-life events that prompted him to pen this beloved bildungsroman. The hero, Pip, is presented against the detailed backdrop of the Industrial Revolution and the age of the "self-made man."
General Note
Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2016.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 30, 2018.