Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist" plunges readers into the heart of Victorian England, depicting a world of poverty, crime, and social injustice. This enduring classic follows the journey of an orphan navigating the treacherous streets of London.
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I recently came across a travel website that proclaimed, “London has a rich literary tradition that permeates its streets.”
It’s true, of course. I know the first time I saw London’s cobblestone back streets, I immediately pictured Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger tearing through the crowds, possibly having just picked someone’s pocket. For my money, Dickens’ vivid descriptions of 1830s London are just as compelling as his characters.