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"Great Expectations" is the thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens and one of his most popular works. The story follows the life of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. Pip meets various characters, including the wealthy Bentley Drummle and the kind-hearted Herbert. Pip plans to help Herbert secure a position with a shipbroker. However, Pip's life takes a turn when he discovers that a convict named Magwitch is his secret benefactor. Pip helps Magwitch escape from England and learns about his troubled past. The novel explores themes of wealth, gentility, moral regeneration, and the impact of imperialism. "Great Expectations" has been adapted into several films and has influenced other writers.