Tales From Dickens: OLIVER TWIST

Name: Tales From Dickens: OLIVER TWIST
Author: Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist is a novel by Charles Dickens that tells the story of a young orphan named Oliver who is born in a workhouse and spends his early years in a series of bleak and miserable institutions. After being apprenticed to a coffin maker, Oliver runs away to London and finds himself in a world of crime and poverty. He becomes embroiled in a group of pickpockets led by the infamous Fagin, who teaches them how to steal and evade the law. As Oliver navigates this dangerous underworld, he encounters a cast of characters including the kindly Nancy, who takes him under her wing; the menacing Bill Sikes, who is obsessed with his dog Bullseye; and the dogged detective Mr. Brownlow, who is determined to uncover the truth about Oliver's past. Throughout the novel, Dickens explores themes of poverty, crime, and social injustice, as well as the complex relationships between characters. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of life in Victorian London and its memorable characters, who have become iconic figures in literature and popular culture.

By Charles Dickens · First published 1838 · Genre: Classical Literature, Victorian Literature, Social Realism · 3 chapters · 7,414 words

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Oliver Twist was the son of a poor lady who was found lying in the street one day in an English village, almost starved and very ill. She had walked a long way, for her shoes were worn to pieces, but where she came from or where she was going nobody knew. As she had no money, she was taken to the poorhouse, where she died the next day without even telling her name, leaving behind her only a gold locket, which was around her neck, and a baby.

The locket fell into the hands of the mistress of the poorhouse, who was named Mrs. Bumble. It contained the dead mother's wedding-ring, and, as Mrs. Bumble was a dishonest woman, she hid both locket and ring, intending sometime to sell them.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Charles Dickens
Date: 1838 CE
Language: English
Genres: Classical Literature, Victorian Literature, Social Realism, Bildungsroman, Crime
Length: 7,414 words
Structure: 3 chapters, 103 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Classical Literature — As a work by Charles Dickens, 'Oliver Twist' is considered a classic in English literature.
Victorian Literature — Written during the Victorian era, the book is a critique and reflection of societal norms during that period.
Social Realism — The story focuses on the harsh realities and struggles of the working class in London, aiming to show the social injustices of that time.
Bildungsroman — The novel tells the story of Oliver's growth and personal development from a naive boy into an individual shaped by his experiences.