| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Title |
Oliver Twist
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #46675
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| Credits |
Peggy Gaugy and Leigh Little. HTML version by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens is a novel written during the early 19th century, a time when social reform became an urgent issue in England. The story follows the misadventures of Oliver, a young orphan born in a workhouse, whose life is marred by poverty and cruelty as he navigates through a society that considers him a burden. From its opening chapters, the narrative sets the stage for Oliver's struggles against the oppressive workhouse system, which exploits children and neglects their basic needs. The beginning of "Oliver Twist" introduces readers to the dire circumstances of Oliver's birth and early life, including the indifference of the workhouse authorities. After a difficult infancy spent in a cruel environment, Oliver is sent to a branch workhouse where he faces systematic mistreatment and deprivation. With no familial love or guidance, he learns quickly the harsh realities of life as a pauper. The opening chapters indicate how the workhouse environment shapes his personality and resilience while hinting at the significant encounters and challenges that await him as he seeks a better life. As we follow his journey, from infancy to a series of exploitative apprenticeships, we feel the urgency and vulnerability of his circumstances—a testament to Dickens' critique of social injustice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| 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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Criminals -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kidnapping victims -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
730 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 27, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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