Great Expectations
Americannoun
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Knight's "Great Expectations" isn't for the prudish or for purists, which those who saw his rendition of "A Christmas Carol" probably guessed.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2023
Knight was drawn to "Great Expectations" because of the similarities he saw between his life and that of the main character.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2023
Before filming Great Expectations, Olivia says she was nervous she had not put enough preparation into the role as she had done lots of jobs back to back.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023
Great Expectations costume designer Verity Hawkes told the actress she did not view Miss Havisham as "dusty" but rather "rotting from the inside".
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023
I took the sandwich and Great Expectations and sank into my bed with the utmost feeling of luxuriousness.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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