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What is Oliver Twist about?

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Dickens's classic morality tale of a starving orphan caught between opposing forces of good and evil is a powerful indictment of Victorian England's Poor Laws. Filled with dark humor and an unforgettable cast of characters Oliver Twist, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sykes, and the Artful Dodger, to name a few Dickens's second novel is a compelling social satire that has remained popular since it was first serialized in 1837-39.

The text for this Modern Library Paperback Classic is taken from the 1846 New Edition, revised and corrected by the author. It includes new explanatory notes and an appendix, A Brief History of the English Poor Laws.

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Oliver Twist?

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Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general

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Where can I read a sample of Oliver Twist?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679417248

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Is Oliver Twist part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series Modern Library Classics

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Oliver Twist?

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Charles Dickens

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Who is the Publisher of the book Oliver Twist?

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Random House Publishing Group

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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