The orphan boy Oliver Twist grows up in miserable conditions and eventually escapes from the workhouse to join a gang of juvenile thieves. When he is caught during his first theft, he meets the kind-hearted Mr. Brownlow, who takes him in and turns his fate for the better. Charles Dickens' great novel captivates readers to this day with its wit, suspense, and not least with its unflinchingly realistic portrayal of poverty in England during his time. Includes a contribution from Kindler's Literary Encyclopedia, with information on life and work, exclusively written by the editorial team of the literary journal TEXT + KRITIK.