Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens tells the story of a young orphan boy named Oliver who is born in a workhouse in a small English town.
After his mother’s death, Oliver is raised in a grim workhouse and later sent to apprentice with an undertaker.
After enduring mistreatment, he runs away to London, where he is taken in by a group of juvenile criminals led by the conniving Fagin.
Oliver unknowingly becomes involved in their crimes, but his good nature and innocence set him apart.
As the story unfolds, Oliver faces numerous hardships, including being wrongfully accused of theft, but also finds moments of kindness from people like Mr. Brownlow and Nancy.
Eventually, Oliver’s true parentage is revealed, and he inherits a fortune from his deceased father.
The novel concludes with justice prevailing, as many of the villains are punished, and Oliver finds a loving home.
Dickens explores themes of social injustice, poverty, and the mistreatment of the poor, highlighting the grim realities of Victorian England.
