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Oliver Twist

An orphan born in a workhouse runs away to London and falls in with a gang of child pickpockets led by Fagin. Meanwhile, hints appear that his origins may be more important than anyone realises.

First published
1838
Pace
medium
Length
long
Format
Standalone

Read this if you want Dickens at his most dramatic, with vivid villains and a strong social conscience.

Skip this if you would struggle with its antisemitic stereotype of Fagin or with scenes of abuse.

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Content warnings

  • Child abuse
  • Violence
  • Death
  • Domestic violence
  • Prejudice

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