Episode 2 of 3
Serialization Launch
- When
- 1 December 1860 to August 1861
- Where
- London
Great Expectations began weekly serialization in All the Year Round on 1 December 1860, running for thirty-six episodes.
The novel was first published as a serial in Dickens's weekly periodical All the Year Round, from 1 December 1860 to August 1861. The serialization consisted of thirty-six episodes over just over one year, starting on 1 December. This format became the magazine's new support.
Sources
- Great Expectations Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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