"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens follows the harrowing journey of a young orphan named Oliver, who is born into a workhouse in 19th-century England. After facing cruelty and neglect, Oliver escapes to London, where he encounters a group of juvenile delinquents led by the charismatic yet unscrupulous Fagin. As he navigates the underworld of crime, Oliver seeks love, belonging, and a sense of identity. The novel explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the struggle between good and evil, ultimately showcasing Oliver's resilience and the hope for a better life amidst adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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This book was published in 2013 by Apostrophe Books Ltd .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period.
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Oliver Twist
Orphaned Oliver spends nine years in an orphanage before being sent to a workhouse where he is bullied. Desperate to be rid of him the workhouse seek an apprenticeship and Oliver is sent to an undertakers. He falls out with his employers and runs away to London where he joins Fagin's gang of criminals, is caught and accused of pick pocketing but then rescued by kind Mr Brownlow. Unfortunately for Oliver, Fagin won't have that and recaptures him. Whilst on another job Oliver is saved a second time by Mrs Maylie. Fagin - in league with Oliver's (unknown) half brother - seeks to capture him again so his true identity cannot be revealed. But eventually he is outwitted, Oliver is reunited with Mr Brownlow and discovers his true inheritance.
This book features the following characters:
Fagin
This book features the character Fagin.
Nancy
This book features the character Nancy.
Oliver Twist
This book features the character Oliver Twist.
