A Dickens Seminar: Great Expectations *Online* *NEW*

When it was originally published serially in 1860-61, Great Expectations received instant critical acclaim. It is an enduring classic because of Dickens's insights into human nature and his ability to shed light on English poverty in the 19th century. It chronicles the coming of age of the orphan Pip while also addressing such issues as social class and human worth. We follow his journey from being a poor boy in the countryside to a well-to-do young man in London who moves into high society, and we meet many memorable Dickens characters. Join us in reading and lively discussions about Pip's development and self-discovery, his interaction with other characters, the portrayal of Victorian society, and Dickens's writing methods. For the first class, please read Chapters 1-8 in Great Expectations ISBN 978-0-141-43956-3 (Penguin Edition). Instructor: Susan Glassman

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Ph.D., English, University of Rhode Island

Susan Glassman received a master's degree from N.Y.U. and a Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island, both in English. She taught English at the University of Massachusetts and was also the director of a peer tutoring program there. She also studied art history independently and was a docent at the Harvard University Art Museums for seventeen years, frequently guiding and teaching visitors of all ages.