Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
A gripping portrayal of London's dark criminal underbelly.
The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Format: 7th trade paperback printing
Condition: Very good, light edge and corner wear, slight wear at spine edges. Softcover. More pictures available upon request.
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Publishing Info: Modern Library, New York
Language: English
ISBN - 13: 9780375757846
A gripping portrayal of London's dark criminal underbelly.
The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble, Oliver finds himself lured into a den of thieves peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the Artful Dodger, vicious burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and prostitute Nancy, all watched over by cunning master-thief Fagin. Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the Newgate Novel and popular melodrama, 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.About the Author:
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