Oliver Twist
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Oliver Twist
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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.
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.
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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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.

Book Details
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
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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