Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist - Paperback

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Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist - Paperback

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Book Overview

by Charles Dickens (Author)

Oliver Twist, written by Charles Dickens and first published in serialized form from 1837 to 1839, is a classic work of English literature that explores the themes of poverty, social injustice and the struggle for survival in nineteenth-century London. The novel tells the story of Oliver Twist, an orphan boy born in a workhouse, who faces a series of hardships and encounters a variety of characters from different social classes and backgrounds.

Author Biography

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist and social critic who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era.

Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens experienced a difficult childhood marked by poverty and hardship. He began his writing career as a journalist and soon turned to fiction, publishing his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, in 1836. Over the course of his career, Dickens wrote numerous works that have become classics of English literature, including David Copperfield, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and, of course, Oliver Twist. His writing was known for its vivid characters, sharp social commentary and compelling storytelling.
In addition to his literary work, Dickens was also a social activist who advocated for better working conditions for the poor and spoke out against social inequality. He was a philanthropist who worked to establish a home for fallen women and children, and he gave numerous public readings of his work to raise money for charitable causes.

Dickens's work continues to be celebrated and studied today. His influence on English literature and culture is immeasurable. He remains a beloved and enduring figure in the literary world, captivating readers around the world.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.1 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: June 05, 2023
ISBN9789357022613
Author Charles Dickens
PublisherRupa Publications India Pvt Ltd
GenreYoung adult
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages48
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, in Landport, Portsea, England. He died in Kent on June 9, 1870. The second of eight children of a family continually plagued by debt, the young Dickens came to know not only hunger and privation, but also the horror of the infamous debtors' prison and the evils of child labor. A turn of fortune in the shape of a legacy brought release from the nightmare of prison and "slave" factories and afforded Dickens the opportunity of two years' formal schooling at Wellington House Academy. He worked as an attorney's clerk and newspaper reporter until his Sketches by Boz (1836) and The Pickwick Papers (1837) brought him the amazing and instant success that was to be his for the remainder of his life. In later years, the pressure of serial writing, editorial duties, lectures, and social commitments led to his separation from Catherine Hogarth after twenty-three years of marriage. It also hastened his death at the age of fifty-eight, when he was characteristically engaged in a multitude of work.

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