Oliver Twist

"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens is a social novel that follows the journey of an orphan boy who faces the hardships of life in a workhouse and becomes entangled with a criminal gang in London. Through its vivid storytelling, the novel highlights the harsh realities faced by children and orphans in 19th-century London, while offering a satirical critique of society's hypocrisies. Dickens’ portrayal reflects both his concerns about child labor and the exploitation of vulnerable youth during that era.