Author: Dickens, Charles
Synopsis:
In 'Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress. Illustrated', Charles Dickens takes readers on a gripping journey through the dark underbelly of 19th-century London. The story follows the eponymous Oliver Twist, an orphan who endures a series of hardships and encounters with a colorful cast of characters, including the conniving Fagin and the kind-hearted Nancy. As Oliver navigates the treacherous world of crime and poverty, he must confront his own identity and search for a place where he truly belongs.
Genres: Bildungsroman, social novel, historical fiction
Themes: Poverty and social injustice, the search for identity and belonging, the corrupting influence of society
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