201. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (1861)

Great Expectations is a classic novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1860-61, which has become a beloved piece of English literature. The story follows the journey of Pip, an orphan who rises from poverty to wealth and privilege through a series of unexpected events. The novel is set in Victorian England, and Dickens uses the story to explore issues of class, identity, social mobility, and the corrupting influence of money and power.