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Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
7th February 1812 - 9th June 1870, the author of Oliver Twist, was an English writer and social critic. He is considered as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. He was a very popular and renowned writer. Everyone enjoys his writings. His notable works include The Pickwick Papers, Nicholas Nickleby, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and others.
About Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist is the second novel of Charles Dickens. The story revolves around an orphan, Oliver Twist. Sold to an undertaker, he somehow escapes from the clutches of the undertaker and reaches London. The theme centers around the lives of criminals and highlights the cruel treatment given by these criminals to orphans. It is a very pathetic and eye-opening story that narrates child labor, domestic violence, and other social problems. It is a social novel.
Features of the Novel
The author has presented all the elements in a systematic, appealing, and sympathetic manner. Charles Dickens is famous for his humor, satire, and keen observation of character and society. In this novel, the author focuses on the recruitment of children as criminals, drawing from his own experiences as a youth involved in such activities. The novel is written in a very lucid way, making it a mind-opening social book that encourages everyone to be alert to such social evils.
