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Oliver Twist

By Charles Dickens
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens follows the journey of an orphan named Oliver, who navigates the harsh landscapes of Victorian London. He encounters a series of challenges and meets an array of characters, including both kind-hearted benefactors and deceitful criminals. As Oliver searches for belonging and identity, the story explores themes of justice, poverty, and innocence.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic tales of adventure and resilience, set against the backdrop of 19th-century London. The story offers a compelling mix of drama, social commentary, and memorable characters, all while exploring themes of poverty, identity, and justice.

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Oliver Twist

Tells the story of an orphan named Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves.

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published.

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Beautifully designed, clothbound edition

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

The story of the orphan Oliver Twist, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark criminal underworld of a London peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the arch-villain Fagin, the artful Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes, and the prostitute Nancy.

Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the Newgate Novel, and popular melodrama, Dickens created an entirely new kind of fiction, scathing in its indictment of a cruel society, and pervaded by an unforgettable sense of threat and mystery.

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Oliver Twist is often praised for its powerful storytelling and the way Charles Dickens captivates his readers, drawing them into the vivid and sometimes grim world of Victorian England. This novel is celebrated for its memorable characters and the critique of societal issues, such as poverty and child exploitation. Many reviews highlight Dickens's ability to engage the reader with a balance of humour and social commentary.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141192499

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Philip Horne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 730g

Pages: 608

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-70) was a political reporter and journalist whose popularity was established by the phenomenally successful Pickwick Papers (1836-7). His novels then captured and held the public imagination over a period of more than thirty years, including, A Christmas Carol (1843), A Tale of Two Cities (1859) and Great Expectations (1861).

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