The Great Expectations of the Original Manuscript

The "Great Expectations" of the original manuscript refer to the anticipated hopes and aspirations associated with the work’s initial creation and publication. This can include expectations about its literary significance, the impact it would have on readers, or its influence in shaping literary or social ideas. Essentially, it captures the sense of ambition and hope that the author or publisher had for the manuscript’s success and meaningful contribution when it was first conceived and produced.