Description
Born into a world of poverty and despair, Oliver Twist’s journey begins in a miserable workhouse in 19th-century England, where he dares to ask for more food and is promptly sold into an apprenticeship with an undertaker. Escaping this bleak fate, Oliver finds himself on the perilous streets of London, where he becomes entangled with a band of young pickpockets led by the crafty old criminal, Fagin, and his violent associate, Bill Sikes.
Yet, moments of kindness shine through even in the depths of London’s underworld, most notably from the compassionate Nancy. As Oliver seeks to discover the truth about his lineage and where he comes from, he is thrust into a world of danger, deception, and redemption.
With its richly drawn characters and vivid settings, Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist is a scathing critique of Victorian society’s treatment of the poor and a compelling tale of the endurance of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
