Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, published in 1837, follows the life of an orphaned boy named Oliver, who is born into poverty and raised in a harsh workhouse. After running away to London, Oliver is drawn into the world of crime, led by the criminal mastermind Fagin. The novel critiques the harsh conditions of Victorian society, especially the treatment of the poor and vulnerable. It explores themes of social injustice, innocence, and the struggle between good and evil. Oliver Twist remains one of Dickens's most famous works, highlighting both the struggles of childhood and the possibility of redemption.