Oliver Twist

Set in Victorian England, the story follows Oliver Twist, an orphan born in a workhouse and raised in harsh conditions. After escaping a grim apprenticeship with an undertaker, he journeys to London, where he encounters Fagin, the leader of a criminal gang. Fagin seeks to exploit Oliver's youth by training him as a pickpocket. The novel explores themes of poverty, crime, and the struggle for identity, highlighting the challenges faced by the vulnerable in society.