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Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress, is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial from 1837 to 1839 and as a three-volume book in 1838.
- Serialised 1837–1839; book form 1838
- Serial novel
Oliver Twist, novel by Charles Dickens, published serially under the pseudonym “Boz” from 1837 to 1839 in Bentley’s Miscellany and in a three-volume book in 1838. The novel was the first of the author’s works to realistically depict the impoverished London underworld and to illustrate his belief that poverty leads to crime.
A brief overview of the plot and themes of Charles Dickens's classic novel Oliver Twist, about an orphan boy who escapes a workhouse and joins a gang of pickpockets. Learn about Oliver's adventures, his family secrets, and his happy ending.
- Charles Dickens
- 1837
A brief overview of the novel's main events, characters, and themes. Oliver Twist is an orphan who escapes a workhouse and joins a gang of thieves, but later discovers his true identity and inheritance.
3.88. 391,111 ratings10,837 reviews. A gripping portrayal of London's dark criminal underbelly, published in Penguin Classics with an introduction by Philip Horne. The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published.
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A comprehensive guide to Charles Dickens's classic novel Oliver Twist, covering plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and literary devices. Learn about the historical and social context of the Victorian period and the novel's genre, structure, and impact.
