Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens – Paperback

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Some stories stay with you long after the last page. Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 440 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.

What it's about

Oliver Twist is the story of an orphan boy who is raised in a workhouse outside London. The story tells us about the evils of the Poor House and the corrupt people. The plot revolves around the orphan who lives among criminals and finds his way to avoid being corrupted. The Oliver Twist describes the life of an unfortunate and reflects on the cruelty of contemporary society. From the workhouse to a gang of pickpockets to a kind family, Oliver goes through many twists and turns. Having sold off to Mr. Sowerberry, he flees to London on being beaten. Oliver goes to work with Jack Dawkins without knowing the nature of work and is taken to the police when mistaken for a thief. Oliver Twist strives to overcome the miserable conditions of the mid-19th century lower class and searches for his identity. Oliver -meets some other characters named the cruel Fagin, the artful Dodger and the mysterious monks. The story reflects on the travails of underprivileged children in nineteenth-century England. Dickens's sensitivity towards the dilemma of orphans and his portrayals make Oliver Twist a classic of rags-to-riches.

Book details

Author: Charles Dickens
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Pages: 440
Publisher: V&S Publishers
Published: (01/07/2022)
Category: Classics

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Is Oliver Twist available in paperback or hardcover?

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This edition is in English.

Who wrote Oliver Twist?

Oliver Twist is written by Charles Dickens.

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