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Oliver Twist

(Wordsworth Classics)

By Charles Dickens

(486)

| Paperback | 9781853260124

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Introduction and Notes by Dr Ella Westland, University of ExeterDickens had already achieved renown with The Pickwick Papers. With Oliver Twist his reputation was enhanced and strengthened. The novel contains many classic Dickensian themes - grinding poverty, desperation, fear, temptation and thContinue

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Not Dickens best work

To be honest, I couldnt stand this book. I mean it has a very good plot, but Dickens practically had a plot-twist on every page, and by the end I didnt understand half of what I was reading, and threw the book in frustration.

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Zachary said on Jul 13, 2011 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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'Please, sir,' replied Oliver, 'I want some more.'

The only fault which I found in this marvellous reading is the ending: the closure was very much deplorable and I was really expecting something better from the greatest of character shapers.
A great book nevertheless.
Best character: Mr. Bumble
Best jocular fellow: Master Charley B ... (continue)

The only fault which I found in this marvellous reading is the ending: the closure was very much deplorable and I was really expecting something better from the greatest of character shapers.
A great book nevertheless.
Best character: Mr. Bumble
Best jocular fellow: Master Charley Bates

The evening arrived; the boys took their places. The master, in his cook's uniform, stationed himself at the copper; his pauper assistants ranged themselves behind him; the gruel was served out; and a long grace was said over the short commons. The gruel disappeared; the boys whispered each other, and winked at Oliver; while his next neighbors nudged him. Child as he was, he was desperate with hunger, and reckless with misery. He rose from the table; and advancing to the master, basin and spoon in hand, said: somewhat alarmed at his own temerity:
'Please, sir, I want some more.'
The master was a fat, healthy man; but he turned very pale. He gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, and then clung for support to the copper. The assistants were paralysed with wonder; the boys with fear.
'What!' said the master at length, in a faint voice.
'Please, sir,' replied Oliver, 'I want some more.'
The master aimed a blow at Oliver's head with the ladle; pinioned him in his arm; and shrieked aloud for the beadle.
The board were sitting in solemn conclave, when Mr. Bumble rushed into the room in great excitement, and addressing the gentleman in the high chair, said,
'Mr. Limbkins, I beg your pardon, sir! Oliver Twist has asked for more!'
There was a general start. Horror was depicted on every countenance.
'For more!' said Mr. Limbkins. 'Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer me distinctly. Do I understand that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the dietary?'
'He did, sir,' replied Bumble.
'That boy will be hung,' said the gentleman in the white waistcoat. 'I know that boy will be hung.'

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daniele said on Jul 30, 2009 | Add your feedback

Testo in lingua originale

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Moni_c said on Feb 9, 2012 | Add your feedback

Very touching.

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Jo said on Feb 5, 2012 | Add your feedback

oliver twist

i,ve read and watched this fantastic classic alot timeless

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Jimmy2bellys said on Sep 17, 2011 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback