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Oliver Twist

By Charles Dickens
Series: The Penguin English Library
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is a classic tale that follows the life of a young orphan named Oliver as he navigates the harsh realities of 19th-century London. Born into poverty and raised in a workhouse, Oliver escapes to the bustling city, where he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters from both sides of the law. Through a series of adventures and challenges, the novel explores themes of social injustice, identity, and resilience.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales of resilience and the fight for justice set against the backdrop of 19th-century London. It offers a compelling exploration of themes like poverty, social inequality, and the indomitable human spirit through vividly drawn characters and gripping narrative.

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Oliver Twist

Features some of the most memorably drawn villains - the treacherous gangmaster Fagin, the menacing thug Bill Sikes, the Artful Dodger and their den of thieves in the grimy London backstreets.

The Penguin English Library Edition of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

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Launching a major new paperback series: Penguin English Library

The Penguin English Library Edition of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

'A parish child - the orphan of a workhouse - the humble, half-starved drudge - to be cuffed and buffeted through the world, despised by all, and pitied by none'

Dark, mysterious and mordantly funny, Oliver Twist features some of the most memorably drawn villains in all of fiction - the treacherous gangmaster Fagin, the menacing thug Bill Sikes, the Artful Dodger, and their den of thieves in the grimy London backstreets. Dickens' novel is both an angry indictment of poverty, and an adventure filled with an air of threat and pervasive evil.

The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is praised for its vivid characterisation and enduring themes addressing social justice and poverty. Critics often commend Dickens's memorable depiction of Victorian London and the compelling narrative that follows the struggles and resilience of the young protagonist. While some readers find the language of the time challenging, the novel is widely appreciated for its emotional depth and enduring moral lessons.

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ISBN: 9780141198880

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 384g

Pages: 560

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-70) had his first, astounding success with his first novel The Pickwick Papers and never looked back. In an extraordinarily full life he wrote, campaigned and spoke on a huge range of issues, and was involved in many of the key aspects of Victorian life, by turns cajoling, moving and irritating. He completed fourteen full-length novels and volume after volume of journalism. Oliver Twist was his second novel and champions the cause of London's orphans within a narrative both irresistibly sinister and often deeply ironic. The Pickwick Papers, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, Barnaby Rudge, A Christmas Carol, Martin Chuzzlewit, Dombey and Son, David Copperfield, Bleak House, Hard Times, Little Dorrit, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Our Mutual Friend and The Mystery of Edwin Drood are also published in the Penguin English Library.

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