Oliver Twist, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Contributor:

Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Oliver Twist, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the early 19th century. This concluding volume of the story follows the journey of the orphaned boy Oliver Twist as he navigates the dark and dangerous world of London with its criminals and difficult characters. The book particularly focuses on elements of moral and social commentary as Oliver continues to search for familial connection and belonging amidst the treachery surrounding him. The beginning of this volume introduces a tense nocturnal meeting between Mr. Bumble, Mrs. Bumble, and Monks, a figure associated with Oliver's troubling past. As the rain falls, they navigate to a hidden location where conversations involve secrets about Oliver's mother and a fortune that may be tied to him. Mrs. Bumble reveals hidden knowledge regarding a pawnbroker's duplicate, while Monks expresses a menacing desire to keep Oliver's true identity concealed. This sets the stage for a continued exploration of themes like greed, betrayal, and the quest for belonging, as Oliver's fate intertwines more deeply with those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Twist

Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-12-04