Oliver Twist (Longman Classics)

Description

Oliver Twist” is one of Charles Dickens’ most enduringly popular stories, focusing on the hardships faced by the dispossessed and those outside of ‘polite’ society. The narrative follows Oliver, a poor orphan, who escapes the miserable workhouse where he was born, only to fall into the clutches of a band of pickpockets led by the odious Fagin. Despite the cruelty he faces, Oliver’s purity and goodness lead him to salvation. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.