Oliver Twist

An English novel from 1838, written by Charles Dickens, tells the story of Oliver Twist, an orphan who grows up in a workhouse and faces the harsh realities of Victorian England. After fleeing to London, he is drawn into a gang of street thieves led by the cunning criminal Fagin and befriends the pickpocket known as the Artful Dodger, as well as the brutal Bill Sikes. However, fate offers Oliver a chance for redemption when he meets the kind-hearted Mr. Brownlow, who is willing to take him in. As Oliver navigates through trials and dangers, the secrets of his origins are gradually revealed. The novel not only follows Oliver’s journey but also explores themes of social injustice, poverty, and child exploitation in the Victorian era.