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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1837-1839)
Journey into the grimy streets and crowded workhouses of industrial England with Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, first published in serial form between 1837 and 1839, a novel that transformed social criticism into unforgettable storytelling. In this episode, we follow young Oliver, an orphan born into poverty who escapes brutal workhouses only to stumble into a dangerous world of thieves, con artists, and hidden secrets in London's criminal underworld. Along the way, we meet some of literature's most memorable characters, including the sinister Fagin, the violent Bill Sikes, and the…
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