Charles DickensLisa MullarkeyHoward McWilliam2024-07-292024-07-292011Dickens, Charles. Oliver Twist. Edited by J. R. Hammond, Penguin Classics, 2008. (Originally published 1837).97816164110601616411066http://digitallibrary.thecityschool.edu.pk:4000/handle/123456789/267"Oliver Twist" is a novel by Charles Dickens that tells the story of a young orphan named Oliver who endures a harsh upbringing in Victorian England. After escaping from a life of mistreatment and joining a group of juvenile delinquents, Oliver seeks a better life and uncovers his true heritage. The nov el explores themes of poverty, crime, and social justice, while highlighting the resilience and innocence of its young protagonist."Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens is a classic novel following the harrowing journey of a young orphan named Oliver who escapes from poverty and mistreatment. Set in Victorian England, the story reveals the harsh realities of child labour, crime, and social injustice. Oliver's quest for a better life brings him into contact with a range of colourful characters, including the benevolent Mr. Brownlow and the sinister Fagin. Through his trials and triumphs, Dickens critiques social inequality and highlights the possibility of redemption and compassion.enVictorian EraChild LabourBook