Oliver Twist
by Charles Dickens, George Cruikshank, Philip Horne
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, George Cruikshank, Philip Horne holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 230.2K reader ratings. First published in 1838. The book spans 608 pages.
About Oliver Twist
A gripping portrayal of London's dark criminal underbelly, published in Penguin Classics with an introduction by Philip Horne.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.This Penguin Classics edition of Oliver Twist is the first critical edition to faithfully reproduce the text as its earliest readers would have encountered it from its serialisation in Bentley's Miscellany, and includes an introduction by Philip Horne, a glossary of Victorian thieves' slang, a chronology of Dickens's life, a map of contemporary London and all of George Cruikshank's original illustrations.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Dickens, George Cruikshank, Philip Horne |
| Published | 1838 |
| Pages | 608 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 230,181 |
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What genre is Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Oliver Twist worth reading?
Based on 230.2K reader ratings, Oliver Twist has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist has 608 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was written by Charles Dickens, George Cruikshank, Philip Horne. It was first published in 1838.
What is the ISBN for Oliver Twist?
The ISBN-13 for Oliver Twist is 9780141439750.0.
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