Oliver And The Jew Fagin (1856) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166964801)

Oliver and the Jew Fagin is a novel written by Charles Dickens in 1856. The story revolves around a young orphan boy named Oliver Twist who is brought up in a workhouse and then sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. After escaping from there, he meets a gang of pickpockets led by a notorious criminal named Fagin, who takes him under his wing and trains him in the art of thievery.As Oliver becomes more involved with the gang, he discovers the true nature of their activities and tries to escape their clutches. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the Artful Dodger, a skilled pickpocket, and Nancy, a prostitute who tries to help him.The novel is a commentary on the social conditions of the time, particularly the treatment of the poor and the criminal justice system. It also explores themes of morality, redemption, and the power of love and friendship.Oliver and the Jew Fagin is considered one of Dickens' most popular works and has been adapted into numerous stage productions, films, and television shows.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 1166964809
ISBN-13: 9781166964801
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 178
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d