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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.
May 29, 2024 · Oliver Twist, published serially from 1837 to 1839, follows the titular character Oliver, a poor orphan, as he is faced with a number of unfortunate events, all of which are a result of his poverty. Charles Dickens used this novel as a means of social criticism after the adoption of the Poor Law of 1834.
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- Charles Dickens
- 1837
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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Brownlow nurses Oliver for a time and vows to educate him properly. But after sending Oliver out to return some books and money to a bookseller, Brownlow is shocked to find that Oliver does not return—Oliver has been picked up by Nancy, an associate of Fagin's, and taken back to the criminal gang.
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Set against the backdrop of social and economic inequality, Dickens uses Oliver Twist to critique the harsh treatment of the poor and vulnerable in Victorian society. The novel explores themes of poverty, crime, and the corrupting influence of societal structures.
