Oliver Twist

A gripping portrait of poverty and resilience in Victorian England, this classic follows a young orphan who escapes the cruelty of the workhouse only to fall in with a band of pickpockets in London. As he struggles to survive amid crime, exploitation, and indifference, his innate innocence sets him apart from the harsh world around him. Through memorable characters and vivid social detail, the novel exposes the injustices of 19th‑century urban life, especially toward children and the poor. One of Dickens’s most enduring works, it combines suspense, social criticism, and moral drama, making it a powerful and compelling read for lovers of classic literature.