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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, which is still a classic of English literature today. This gripping novel tells the story of a good-hearted orphan whose fate is in the hands of untrustworthy people and he has to quickly learn how to survive in London, dodging criminals and police alike. The novel is renowned for its truthful portrayal of the cruel treatment of orphans during the mid-19th century and Dickens criticises child labour and describes the plight of street children. Oliver Twist has since been turned into a musical, which has been performed on Broadway and in the West End, as well as a multi-Academy Award winning film starring Ron Moody.
Find out everything you need to know about Oliver Twist in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, which is still a classic of English literature today. This gripping novel tells the story of a good-hearted orphan whose fate is in the hands of untrustworthy people and he has to quickly learn how to survive in London, dodging criminals and police alike. The novel is renowned for its truthful portrayal of the cruel treatment of orphans during the mid-19th century and Dickens criticises child labour and describes the plight of street children. Oliver Twist has since been turned into a musical, which has been performed on Broadway and in the West End, as well as a multi-Academy Award winning film starring Ron Moody.
Find out everything you need to know about Oliver Twist in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
British novelist
Born in Portsmouth (England) in 1812
Died near Rochester in 1872
Notable works:
A Christmas Carol (1843), novel
David Copperfield (1849), novel
Great Expectations (1861), novel
Born in 1812, Charles Dickens was a British author. His novels, which belong to canonical literature, often depict the society of his time and denounce the injustices undergone by the poor and vulnerable people. They often focus on a character who had a sad childhood and who, through his courage and tenacity, manages to escape his miserable condition and become a respectable adult, like in David Copperfield (1849) and Great Expectations (1861).
A classic of British literature
Genre: novel
Reference edition: Dickens, C. (2008) Oliver Twist. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
First edition: 1837
Themes: orphancy, delinquency, injustice, irony, poverty, London
First released as a
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