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Oliver Twist Volume 1

Author
Charles Dickens
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
7 hours 39 minutes
ISBN
9781802562781
Published
26 January 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Orphan
  • workhouse
  • London
  • Fagin
  • pickpocket
  • innocence
  • social critique
  • resilience
  • poverty
  • crime

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In "Oliver Twist," Charles Dickens crafts an unforgettable journey of the orphaned Oliver, whose life unfolds in the grim underbelly of 19th-century London. Escaping the cruel workhouse, Oliver is drawn into a den of thieves led by the cunning Fagin. Amidst harrowing trials, Oliver's innocence and quest for belonging reveal unyielding resilience. Dickens intricately weaves themes of social justice and compassion, spotlighting the indomitable human spirit.

Author

Charles Dickens is widely considered to be one of the most influential authors of the 19th century. His works, which are frequently used to analyze Victorian literature and culture, exemplify a unique narrative style that provides an in-depth exploration of characters and their relationships with their respective social milieu. His use of realism, satire, and dark humor has been credited as a major influence on many modern authors.

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