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OLIVIER TWIST
FIN.
In the grim world of a 19th‑century workhouse, a tiny infant is born into poverty and neglect. From his first breath, the boy learns the harsh rhythm of institutional life, where even a simple request for more food can spark outrage. As he grows, the workhouse’s cold discipline pushes him toward an apprenticeship that feels more like a sentence than a chance for learning.
Escaping the bleak confines of his early years, the young orphan drifts into the bustling streets of London, where he encounters a charismatic street‑kid who offers a glimpse of freedom and camaraderie. Drawn into a lively, if morally ambiguous, crowd of pickpockets and thieves, he must navigate loyalty, danger, and the ever‑present hope of finding a place where he truly belongs.
Language
fr
Duration
~15 hours (921K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-06-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1812–1870
A master of unforgettable characters and sharp social observation, this Victorian storyteller turned childhood hardship and bustling city life into some of the most beloved novels in English. His books mix humor, suspense, and compassion in a way that still feels vivid today.
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