Oliver Twist

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The story follows an orphan named Oliver, who endures a harsh upbringing after losing his mother at birth and being abandoned by his father. After a grim stint in a workhouse, he escapes to London, where he encounters the cunning Artful Dodger and embarks on a series of adventures. This narrative serves as a poignant social commentary by Dickens, highlighting the injustices of his era, such as child labor, the exploitation of children in crime, and the plight of street children.