| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Contributor |
Gaulke, Johannes, 1869- |
| Title |
Oliver Twist
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Heike Leichsenring, Peter Becker and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Oliver, an orphan born in a workhouse, who faces severe mistreatment as he grows up. The book explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the struggles of children in a harsh society, showcasing the stark realities of Victorian England. The opening of "Oliver Twist" introduces readers to the bleak circumstances of Oliver's birth in a workhouse, where he faces life-threatening struggles from the very beginning. As he grows, he suffers under the cruel regime of the workhouse system and the indifference of those supposed to care for him. The narrative details Oliver's early hardships, including his meager upbringing and the harsh treatment from the staff. By the age of nine, he is already feeling the weight of his misfortune as he finds himself caught in a cycle of neglect and abuse, setting the stage for his desperate desire for a better life. This opening captures the reader's attention with its vivid portrayal of Oliver's plight, inviting them to empathize with his journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
Boys -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Criminals -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kidnapping victims -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56586 |
| Release Date |
Feb 17, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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