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Oliver Twist

Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens)
Series: Evergreens
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens follows the journey of an orphan named Oliver who grows up in a harsh workhouse before running away to London. There, he encounters a group of young criminals and navigates a world filled with both kindness and cruelty. The story explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the quest for identity and belonging in Victorian England.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by gripping tales of resilience and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of 19th-century London. This engaging narrative weaves together themes of poverty, social justice, and the complexities of the human condition, making it a timeless classic for those who appreciate rich character development and vivid storytelling.

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Oliver Twist

Part of Alma Classics Evergreen series at GBP4.99, this edition includes pictures and a section on Dickens's life and works.

At once a ferocious indictment of the author’s era and a timeless story of coming of age, this classic has enthralled readers and inspired countless adaptations and imitations since it was first published in 1838.

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Charles Dickens’s second novel is the tale of a young orphan who faces the gruelling conditions of a Victorian workhouse before finding himself sucked into the criminal underworld of London.

Teeming with unforgettable characters such as the villainous Fagin, the virtuous Nancy, and the brutal Bill Sikes, Oliver Twist combines dark humour, elements of melodrama and social polemic.

Series: Evergreens

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The narrative power of Charles Dickens captivates readers, drawing them deeply into the story's world and the struggles of its characters. Oliver Twist is praised for its vivid depiction of 19th-century London and its stark portrayal of social issues, compelling readers with its emotional depth and dramatic storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847493767

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 448

About the Author

A literary phenomenon in his lifetime and renowned as much for his journalism and public speaking as for his novels, Charles Dickens now ranks as the most important Victorian writer and one of the most influential and popular authors in the English langua

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