Oliver Twist (Wordsworth Classics) Charles Dickens Summary The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark criminal underworld of a London peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the arch-villain Fagin, the artful Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes and the prostitute Nancy. Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the Newgate Novel and popular melodrama, in Oliver Twist Dickens created an entirely new kind of fiction, scathing in its indictment of a cruel society, and pervaded by an unforgettable sense of threat and mystery. Perfect for fans of Classics, Literature & Fiction, Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Fiction Classics Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 374 pages · Paperback By Charles Dickens Details ISBN: 9781853260124 Author: Charles Dickens Format: Paperback Pages: 374 Language: English Publication date: 17 February 2026 Condition: New About the author Charles Dickens
