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This novel features the character of David Copperfield, and is written by Charles Dickens in the first person. Dickens wrote this book as a description of Copperfield's life until middle age, with all the adventures and the numerous friends and enemies Copperfield met along his way. It is his journey of change and growth from infancy to maturity, as people enter and leave his life and he passes through the stages of his development.

Plongez dans les rues sombres et palpitantes de l'Angleterre victorienne avec'Oliver Twist'de Charles Dickens, un chef-d'œuvre intemporel de la littérature. Suivez le destin captivant d'Oliver Twist, un jeune orphelin courageux, alors qu'il affronte l'injustice, la pauvreté et la cruauté du monde qui l'entoure. Oliver, maltraité dans un orphelinat, s'échappe à Londres où il se retrouve mêlé à une bande de voleurs dirigée par l'infâme Fagin. Mais Oliver est différent. Son innocence et sa pureté d'âme éveillent l'empathie de ceux qui le rencontrent, et il se retrouve pris dans une série d'aventures captivantes, luttant pour sa survie et sa quête de vérité. Avec sa prose riche et son sens aigu de l'observation sociale, Dickens dépeint avec brio les inégalités de la société victorienne, les contrastes entre richesse et misère, et la dure réalité de la vie des plus démunis.'Oliver Twist'est une critique mordante des injustices sociales et un plaidoyer pour la compassion et la justice. Ce classique intemporel a captivé des générations de lecteurs avec son intrigue palpitante, ses personnages inoubliables et son exploration profonde de la nature humaine.'Oliver Twist'est une histoire d'espoir, de résilience et de triomphe face à l'adversité. Plongez dans l'univers captivant de'Oliver Twist'et laissez-vous emporter par les aventures poignantes d'un jeune héros au cœur pur. Ce livre est un incontournable pour les amateurs de littérature classique, les défenseurs de la justice sociale et tous ceux qui apprécient une histoire qui touche au plus profond de l'âme humaine.À PROPOS DE L'AUTEURCharles Dickens (1812-1870) était un écrivain anglais de renommée mondiale. Il est célèbre pour ses romans qui dépeignent les réalités sociales de l'Angleterre victorienne. Parmi ses œuvres les plus connues figurent'Oliver Twist'(1837-1839),'David Copperfield'(1849-1850),'De grandes espérances'(1860-1861) et'Un chant de Noël'(1843). Dickens était un observateur perspicace de la société de son époque, mettant en lumière les inégalités, la pauvreté et les injustices. Son style d'écriture était marqué par son humour, sa vivacité et sa compassion pour les personnages marginaux. Dickens a contribué à façonner la littérature anglaise et son héritage perdure encore aujourd'hui.

Follow the captivating journey of young Pip, an orphan with dreams of escaping his humble beginnings. Unexpectedly, he receives a mysterious fortune from an unknown benefactor, altering his life forever. As Pip navigates the treacherous waters of love, ambition, and betrayal, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the reclusive Miss Havisham and the enigmatic convict, Magwitch. Dickens'timeless classic takes readers on a rollercoaster of emotions, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and the true meaning of wealth. Delve into the intricacies of Victorian society in this masterfully crafted tale that stands as a testament to the enduring power of redemption and self-discovery.ABOUT THE AUTHORCharles Dickens (1812-1870) was a world-renowned English writer. He is famous for his novels that depict the social realities of Victorian England. Among his most well-known works are'Oliver Twist'(1837-1839),'David Copperfield'(1849-1850),'Great Expectations'(1860-1861), and'A Christmas Carol'(1843). Dickens was a keen observer of the society of his time, shedding light on inequalities, poverty, and injustices. His writing style was characterized by humor, vivacity, and compassion for marginalized characters. Dickens contributed to shaping English literature, and his legacy still endures today.

Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress, is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial from 1837 to 1839, and as a three-volume book in 1838. The story follows the titular orphan, who, after being raised in a workhouse, escapes to London, where he meets a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin, discovers the secrets of his parentage, and reconnects with his remaining family. Oliver Twist unromantically portrays the sordid lives of criminals, and exposes the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London in the mid-19th century. The alternative title, The Parish Boy's Progress, alludes to Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, as well as the 18th-century caricature series by painter William Hogarth, A Rake's Progress and A Harlot's Progress. In an early example of the social novel, Dickens satirises child labour, domestic violence, the recruitment of children as criminals, and the presence of street children. The novel may have been inspired by the story of Robert Blincoe, an orphan whose account of working as a child labourer in a cotton mill was widely read in the 1830s. It is likely that Dickens's own experiences as a youth contributed as well, considering he spent two years of his life in the workhouse at the age of 12 and subsequently, missed out on some of his education. Oliver Twist has been the subject of numerous adaptations, including a 1948 film of the same title, starring Alec Guinness as Fagin; a highly successful musical, Oliver! (itself adapted into a multiple Academy Award-winning 1968 motion picture), and Disney's animated film Oliver & Company in 1988.

Dive into the dark and pulsating streets of Victorian England with Charles Dickens'timeless masterpiece,'Oliver Twist.'Follow the captivating destiny of Oliver Twist, a brave young orphan, as he confronts the injustice, poverty, and cruelty of the world around him.Oliver, mistreated in an orphanage, escapes to London where he becomes entangled with a gang of thieves led by the infamous Fagin. But Oliver is different. His innocence and purity of soul awaken empathy in those he meets, and he finds himself embroiled in a series of captivating adventures, struggling for survival and his quest for truth.With his rich prose and acute sense of social observation, Dickens brilliantly depicts the inequalities of Victorian society, the contrasts between wealth and destitution, and the harsh reality of the lives of the most underprivileged.'Oliver Twist'is a biting critique of social injustices and an appeal for compassion and justice.This timeless classic has captivated generations of readers with its thrilling plot, unforgettable characters, and profound exploration of human nature.'Oliver Twist'is a tale of hope, resilience, and triumph in the face of adversity.Immerse yourself in the captivating world of'Oliver Twist'and let yourself be carried away by the poignant adventures of a young hero with a pure heart. This book is a must-read for lovers of classic literature, advocates of social justice, and all those who appreciate a story that touches the depths of the human soul.ABOUT THE AUTHORCharles Dickens (1812-1870) was a world-renowned English writer. He is famous for his novels that depict the social realities of Victorian England. Among his most well-known works are'Oliver Twist'(1837-1839),'David Copperfield'(1849-1850),'Great Expectations'(1860-1861), and'A Christmas Carol'(1843). Dickens was a keen observer of the society of his time, shedding light on inequalities, poverty, and injustices. His writing style was characterized by humor, vivacity, and compassion for marginalized characters. Dickens contributed to shaping English literature, and his legacy still endures today.

In'Oliver Twist'entführt Charles Dickens die Leser in die düstere Welt des viktorianischen England, wo Armut, Kriminalität und soziale Ungerechtigkeit herrschen. Die Geschichte des Waisenjungen Oliver, der nach seiner Flucht aus einem gefühllosen Arbeitshaus in die Fänge einer Bande von Taschendieben gerät, ist sowohl ein eindringliches Sozialdrama als auch eine fesselnde Morallektion. Dickens'unverwechselbarer Stil, geprägt von lebendigen Charakterisierungen und scharfer Gesellschaftskritik, schafft eine Atmosphäre der Empathie und des Mitgefühls, während gleichzeitig die Probleme seiner Zeit schonungslos beleuchtet werden. Die Erzählung ist nicht nur ein Panorama der britischen Gesellschaft, sondern auch ein frühes Beispiel für den literarischen Realismus, der den Weg für zukünftige Schriftsteller ebnete. Charles Dickens, geboren 1812 in Portsmouth, wuchs in ärmlichen Verhältnissen auf. Diese persönlichen Erfahrungen mit sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und der Einfluss seiner Jugendjahre in London prägten sein schriftstellerisches Schaffen und motivierten ihn, Missstände der Gesellschaft anzuprangern.'Oliver Twist', erstmals 1837 veröffentlicht, gilt als eines seiner bedeutendsten Werke, das Dickens'Engagement für die Belange der Unterprivilegierten widerspiegelt und gleichzeitig spannende Unterhaltung bietet.'Oliver Twist'ist ein unverzichtbarer Klassiker der englischen Literatur, der sowohl durch seine packende Erzählweise als auch durch seine tiefgreifende sozialkritische Botschaft besticht. Der Leser erhält einen authentischen Einblick in die Herausforderungen und Kämpfe von Waisenkindern im 19. Jahrhundert. Dieses Buch bietet nicht nur ein fesselndes Leseerlebnis, sondern regt auch zum Nachdenken über die aktuellen sozialen Themen an, die seine Thematiken zeitlos erscheinen lassen. Es ist eine Pflichtlektüre für alle Liebhaber von Literatur, die sich mit den Schattenseiten der menschlichen Erfahrung auseinandersetzen möchten.

”The greatest writer of his time.”-Edmund Wilson “One of the great poets of the novel, a genius of his art”-Edgar Johnson ”In Oliver Twist …Dickens attacked English institutions with a ferocity that has never since been approached.”-George Orwell With an incredible cast of characters, and an unvarnished portrayal of the early 1800's criminal underbelly in Victorian London, Dicken's second novel is an unforgettable masterpiece of the English language. Oliver Twist begins in a workhouse north of London where a young orphan named Oliver lives a brutal and impoverished life, and is subjected to a series of torments as he is handed off to an undertaker to work as a mourner at funerals. After a succession of maltreatments, Oliver runs away to London for a better life. In London, Oliver unwittingly falls into company of a gang of juvenile pickpockets who are under the spell of the sinister criminal Fagin and makes his home with them. Oliver is mistakenly accused of pickpocketing an older gentleman named Mr. Brownlow and arrested. In the ensuing trial Mr. Brownlow recognizes that Oliver was indeed innocent of the crime and takes him into care at his residence. Just as it appears that his life has improved Oliver is accosted back into the world of Fagin and his band of young miscreants. In the ensuing twists of fate, a great mystery is revealed, and Oliver finally fulfills his retribution. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Oliver Twist is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

One of Charles Dickens most acclaimed works Great Expectations displays the author at the peak of his skills, working a collection of vivid characters through a sprawling plot studded with richly drawn scenes. First appearing in 1861, Great Expectations offers a bounty of the pleasures only this author can provide. This is the sweeping story of Pip, an orphan growing up in an England Dickens brings to tumultuous life on the page. Pip must wrestle with injustice, poverty, duplicity and the trials of love while surrounded by a meticulously woven web of indelible characters. There are Miss Havisham, the spinster once left at the altar and still clad in her wedding dress, her adopted daughter Estella, beloved by Pip but curiously indifferent to all affection, and Abel Magwitch, the fearsome convict whose hidden nature affects Pip in a surprising fashion. These, and many other equally vital and amusing individuals are thrust together and pulled apart as they, and the reader, are borne along on a torrent of pure storytelling power. Great Expectations is arguably its author's finest achievement and one of the greatest novels of the Victorian era. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Great Expectations is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

The story is of the orphan Oliver Twist, who starts his life in a workhouse and is then sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. He escapes from there and travels to London, where he meets the Artful Dodger, a member of a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin. Oliver, an innocent child, is trapped in a world where his only options seem to be the workhouse, a life of crime symbolized by Fagin's gang, a prison, or an early grave. From this unpromising setting, Oliver's pure-heart leads him on an adventure of a lifetime. Oliver Twist is notable for its unromantic portrayal by Dickens of criminals and their sordid lives, as well as for exposing the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London in the mid-19th century. In this early example of the social novel, Dickens satirizes the hypocrisies of his time, including child labour, the recruitment of children as criminals, and the presence of street children.

Commonly hailed as his masterpiece and his own personal favourite, Dickens's novel “David Copperfield” was first published as a serial in 1849–50 and as a book in 1850. The story revolves around the titular character and spans his growth from infancy to maturity, chronicling the people and places of his life as he develops as a person. A must-read for fans of Dickens's work and well deserving of a place on every bookshelf. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic famous for having created some of the world's most well-known fictional characters. His works became unprecedentedly popular during his life, and today he is commonly regarded as the greatest Victorian-era novelist. Although perhaps better known for such works as “Oliver Twist” or “A Christmas Carol”, Dickens first gained success with the 1836 serial publication of “The Pickwick Papers”, which turned him almost overnight into an international literary celebrity thanks to his humour, satire, and astute observations concerning society and character. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from “Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens” by G. K. Chesterton.

The thirteenth and penultimate novel by Charles Dickens, “Great Expectations” chronicles the education of Pip, an orphan living in mid-nineteenth century London. Including such themes as wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and triumph over evil, this novel represents a classic example of Dickensian literature not to be missed by lovers of his work. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic famous for having created some of the world's most well-known fictional characters. His works became unprecedentedly popular during his life, and today he is commonly regarded as the greatest Victorian-era novelist. Although perhaps better known for such works as “Oliver Twist” or “A Christmas Carol”, Dickens first gained success with the 1836 serial publication of “The Pickwick Papers”, which turned him almost overnight into an international literary celebrity thanks to his humour, satire, and astute observations concerning society and character. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from “Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens” by G. K. Chesterton.

One of the most famous and celebrated Victorian coming-of-age novels, David Copperfield charts the adventures and vicissitudes of its eponymous hero's life, from the misery of his childhood after his mother's marriage to the tyrannical Mr Murdstone, through to his first steps as a writer and his search for love and happiness. Along the way he encounters a vast array of gloriously vivid characters – many of whom number among the most memorable in literature – such as the eccentric aunt Betsey Trotwood, the eloquent debtor Wilkins Micawber and the obsequious villain Uriah Heep.Alma Classics Evergreens is a series of popular classics. All the titles in the series are provided with an extensive critical apparatus and extra reading material, including a section of photographs and notes. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition (or collated from the most authoritative editions or manuscripts) and edited using a fresh, intelligent editorial approach. With an emphasis on the production, editorial and typographical values of a book, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading the classics.

„Great Expectations” is one of the most famous and much-loved novels by the great master of Victorian prose, Charles Dickens, that has become one of English languages greatest and most recognized stories. Here Dickens tells the story of the growth and development of young Philip Pirrip („Pip”) who begins his life as an orphan, neglected and abused, by his sister. Through a series of chance encounters, Pip rises above his disadvantaged beginnings to become a gentleman in every sense of the word. In this gripping tale of crime and guilt, revenge and reward, the compelling characters include Magwitch, the fearful and fearsome convict; Estella, whose beauty is excelled only by her haughtiness; and the embittered Miss Havisham, an eccentric jilted bride. Throughout the narrative, typical Dickensian themes emerge: wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the eventual triumph of good over evil. It also reveals the novelist's bittersweet understanding of the extent to which our deepest moral dilemmas are born of our own obsessions and illusions.

Der Roman erzählt die Geschichte des Findelkindes und Waisenjungen Oliver Twist, der im Armenhaus einer englischen Kleinstadt aufwächst, ohne etwas über seine Herkunft zu wissen. Durch die katastrophalen Zustände im Armenhaus gezwungen, bittet er um mehr Nahrung, worauf er eine Woche lang in den Kohlenkeller gesperrt wird. Außerdem wird ausgeschrieben, dass die Gemeinde denjenigen entlohne, der sich seiner annehmen würde. Dies führt ihn zum ansässigen Sarg-Tischler namens Mr. Sowerberry, der einer ehrlichen Arbeit nachgeht und den Jungen allmählich auf seine Art liebgewinnt. Der Nebenlehrling Noah Claypole beleidigt Olivers tote Mutter, weshalb Oliver sich mit ihm prügelt und er dafür mit Schlägen bestraft wird. Er flieht anschließend zu Fuß nach London. Oliver braucht sieben Tage, bis er dort ganz erschöpft ankommt. (Wikipedia)

Große Erwartungen (Originaltitel: Great Expectations) ist der dreizehnte Roman von Charles Dickens, der erstmals zwischen 1860 und 1861 in einzelnen Abschnitten als Fortsetzungsroman in den Wochenzeitschriften All the Year Round und Harper's Weekly veröffentlicht wurde. Zum zweiten Mal nach David Copperfield verwendet Dickens hier die Ich-Perspektive, um die wechselvolle Lebensgeschichte des Waisenjungen Pip zu erzählen. Dieser vorletzte Roman Dickens wird heute zu den Klassikern der britischen Literaturgeschichte gerechnet. (Wikipedia)

Larnaca Press makes the world's greatest literature available at the touch of a button for less than a dollar, and every book has a linked table of contents to make reading easier. Oliver Twist was one of Charles Dickens'most famous novels. The book, which centers around an orphan in a workhouse, served as a social commentary of the cruel treatment of orphans in London during the 19th century.

David spends his early years in relative happiness with his loving, childish mother and their kindly housekeeper, Clara Peggotty. When he is seven years old his mother marries Edward Murdstone. During the marriage, partly to get him out of the way and partly because he strongly objects to the whole proceeding, David is sent to lodge with Peggotty's family...

Oliver Twist is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens. The story is about an orphan, Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is placed with an undertaker. He escapes and travels to London where he meets the Artful Dodger, leader of a gang of juvenile pickpockets. Naïvely unaware of their unlawful activities, Oliver is led to the lair of their elderly criminal trainer Fagin. Oliver Twist is notable for Dickens's unromantic portrayal of criminals and their sordid lives. The book exposed the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London during the Dickensian era. An early example of the social novel, the book calls the public's attention to various contemporary evils, including child labor, the recruitment of children as criminals, and the presence of street children. Dickens mocks the hypocrisies of his time by surrounding the novel's serious themes with sarcasm and dark humor. Oliver Twist was born into a life of poverty and misfortune in a workhouse. Orphaned almost from his first breath by his mother's death in childbirth and his father's unexplained absence, Oliver is meagerly provided for under the terms of the Poor Law, and spends the first nine years of his life at a baby farm in the'care'of a woman named Mrs. Mann. Oliver is brought up with little food and few comforts. Around the time of Oliver's ninth birthday, Mr. Bumble, the parish beadle, removes Oliver from the baby farm and puts him to work picking and weaving oakum at the main workhouse. Oliver, who toils with very little food, remains in the workhouse.

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is a coming-of-age novel and it is a classic work of Victorian literature. It depicts the growth and personal development of an orphan named Pip. The novel represents Dickens's peak and maturity as an author. It is set among the marshes of Kent and in London in the early to mid-1800s. From the outset, the reader is'treated'by the terrifying encounter between Pip, the protagonist, and the escaped convict, Abel Magwitch. Great Expectations is a graphic book, full of extreme imagery, poverty, prison ships,'the hulks,'barriers and chains, and fights to the death. It combines intrigue and unexpected twists of autobiographical detail in different tones. Regardless of its narrative technique, the novel reflects the events of the time, Dickens's concerns, and the relationship between society and man. Great Expectations has a colourful cast that has entered popular culture: the capricious Miss Havisham, the cold and beautiful Estella, Joe the kind and generous blacksmith, the dry and sycophantic Uncle Pumblechook, Mr Jaggers, Wemmick with his dual personality, and the eloquent and wise friend, Herbert Pocket. Throughout the narrative, typical Dickensian themes emerge: wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the eventual triumph of good over evil.

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Great Expectations'from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Charles Dickens'. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Dickens includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features: • The complete unabridged text of ‘Great Expectations'• Beautifully illustrated with images related to Dickens's works • Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook • Excellent formatting of the text Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

GREAT EXPECTATIONS is Charles Dickens'thirteenth novel and his penultimate completed novel; a bildungsroman which depicts the personal growth and personal development of an orphan nicknamed Pip. It is Dickens's second novel, after David Copperfield, to be fully narrated in the first person. The novel was first published as a serial in Dickens's weekly periodical All the Year Round, from 1 December 1860 to August 1861. In October 1861, Chapman and Hall published the novel in three volumes. It is set among marshes in Kent, and in London, in the early to mid-1800s, and contains some of Dickens'most memorable scenes, including the opening, in a graveyard, where the young Pip is accosted by the escaped convict, Abel Magwitch. GREAT EXPECTATIONS is full of extreme imagery -poverty; prison ships and chains, and fights to the death-and has a colorful cast of characters who have entered popular culture. Dickens's themes include wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the eventual triumph of good over evil. GREAT EXPECTATIONS is popular both with readers and literary critics, and has been translated into many languages, and adapted numerous times into various media. Upon its release, the novel received near universal acclaim. Thomas Carlyle spoke disparagingly of'all that Pip's nonsense'. Later, George Bernard Shaw praised the novel, as'All of one piece and consistently truthful.'During the serial publication, Dickens was pleased with public response to GREAT EXPECTATIONS and its sales; when the plot first formed in his mind, he called it'a very fine, new and grotesque idea.'

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Oliver Twist'from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Charles Dickens'. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Dickens includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features:• The complete unabridged text of ‘Oliver Twist'• Beautifully illustrated with images related to Dickens's works• Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook• Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

The eighth novel of Charles Dickens, which was first published serially between May 1849 and November 1850, “David Copperfield,” is viewed as one of the most autobiographical of all the author's novels. A classic coming-of-age story, it is the tale of its titular character from childhood to maturity which chronicles the struggle between the emotional and moral aspects of his life. Central to the theme of the novel is the idea of the disciplined heart. Dickens suggests that people basically fall into three categories: those who have one, those who don't, and those who seek to cultivate one. It is this development of a disciplined heart inside David Copperfield which establishes the principal context of his relationships throughout the novel. David's story is one filled with trials and tribulations which he struggles to overcome in his pursuit of a happy and fulfilled life. Considered by many as one of Dickens's greatest works, “David Copperfield” remains as popular today as when it was first published. This edition includes an introduction by Edwin Percy Whipple.

David Copperfield, is the eighth novel by Charles Dickens. The novel's full title is, The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery (Which He Never Meant to Publish on Any Account).[note 1] It was first published as a serial in 1849–50, and as a book in 1850. Many elements of the novel follow events in Dickens'own life, and it is often considered as his veiled autobiography. It was Dickens'favorite among his own novels. In the preface to the 1867 edition, Dickens wrote,'like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favourite child. And his name is David Copperfield.'

David Copperfield is the story of a young man's adventures on his journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. Among the gloriously vivid cast of characters he encounters are his tyrannical stepfather, Mr Murdstone; his brilliant, but ultimately unworthy school-friend James Steerforth; his formidable aunt, Betsey Trotwood; the eternally humble, yet treacherous Uriah Heep; frivolous, enchanting Dora Spenlow; and the magnificently impecunious

Enjoy the classic tale of adolescence, growth, and loyalty, all set in Victorian London. What this cautionary tale of a young man raised high above his station by a mysterious benefactor lacks in length, it more than makes up for in its remarkable characters and compelling story. Charles Dickens'Great Expectations begins with young orphaned Philip Pirrip--Pip--running afoul of an escaped convict in a cemetery. This terrifying personage bullies Pip into stealing food and a file for him, threatening that if he tells a soul'your heart and your liver shall be tore out, roasted and ate.'The boy does as he's asked, but the convict is captured anyway, and transported to the penal colonies in Australia. Having started his novel in a cemetery, Dickens then ups the stakes and introduces his hero into the decaying household of Miss Havisham, a wealthy, half-mad woman who was jilted on her wedding day many years before and has never recovered. Pip is brought there to play with Miss Havisham's ward, Estella, a little girl who delights in tormenting Pip about his rough hands and future as a blacksmith's apprentice. Complete and unabridged, this edition features a new introduction by Grace Moore. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.

The story is of the orphan Oliver Twist, who starts his life in a workhouse and is then sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. He escapes from there and travels to London, where he meets the Artful Dodger, a member of a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin. Oliver Twist is notable for its unromantic portrayal by Dickens of criminals and their sordid lives, as well as for exposing the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London in the mid-19th century. The alternate title, The Parish Boy's Progress, alludes to Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, as well as the 18th-century caricature series by William Hogarth, A Rake's Progress and A Harlot's Progress. Oliver Twist has been the subject of numerous adaptations for various media, including a highly successful musical play, Oliver!, and the multiple Academy Award-winning 1968 motion picture.

Drei der bedeutendsten Romane der Weltliteratur David Copperfield: David Copperfield wird nach dem Tod beider Elternteile von seinem Stiefvater auf die Schule des brutalen Mr. Creakle geschickt. Dort verlebt er eine bedrückende Zeit und wird bereits als Zehnjähriger zur Fabrikarbeit gezwungen. Elend und Ausbeutung stehen im Zeitalter der blühenden Industrialisierung auf der Tagesordnung, und David kann sich den unerträglichen Bedingungen nur durch die Flucht zu seiner Tante Betsey entziehen... ›David Copperfield‹ gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Kindheits- und Jugendromane der Weltliteratur. Nikolas Nickleby: In Charles Dickens'drittem Roman führt der junge Nikolaus Nickleby einen erbitterten Kampf gegen soziale Ungerechtigkeit und ausbeuterische Machenschaften. Nach dem Tod des Vaters nimmt Nikolas auf Anraten seines Onkels Ralph eine Stelle als Hilfslehrer an. Die Zustände an der Schule sind jedoch schockierend, und gemeinsam mit seinem Zögling Smike sieht er bald nur noch die Möglichkeit der Flucht... Selten schildert ein Meisterwerk der Weltliteratur so spannend, liebevoll und kritisch die Entwicklung und den Überlebenskampf eines jungen Mannes. Oliver Twist: Der Waisenjunge Oliver Twist wächst im Armenhaus einer englischen Kleinstadt auf. Um seinem Elend zu entkommen, glieht der Junge eines Tages ohne einen Penny in der Tasche nach London. In der Großstadt angekommen, gerät er jedoch sofort in die Fänge des Hehlers Fagin, der eine Bande jugendlicher Taschendiebe anführt... Der Roman wurde bei seinem Erscheinen kontrovers diskutiert, weil die kritisch-realistisch Darstellung des Armenmilieus die Zeitgenossen schockierte. Heute gilt er als einer der größten Klassiker der englischen Literatur.

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble, Oliver finds himself lured into a den of thieves peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the Artful Dodger, vicious burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and prostitute Nancy, all watched over by cunning master-thief Fagin. Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the Newgate Novel and popular melodrama, Dickens created an entirely new kind of fiction, scathing in its indictment of a cruel society, and pervaded by an unforgettable sense of threat and mystery.

Originally serialized in “Bentley's Miscellany” between February 1837 and April 1839, “Oliver Twist,” is Charles Dickens's second novel, the classic story of the struggles of a young orphan in 19th century England. When his mother dies in childbirth, Oliver Twist finds himself in a situation of dire poverty. At the time, those who could not afford to provide for themselves were often forced into servitude under the harsh Poor Laws of 19th century England. At the age of nine, Oliver is set to work picking and weaving oakum at the workhouse where he lives. The circumstances of Oliver's life are brutal, with meager food, clothing, and shelter, he finds himself in an unenviable position. “Oliver Twist,” is an early example of social criticism, in which Dickens effectively draws attention to the political issues of child labor and the struggles of the poor. Drawing upon his own experiences as an impoverished youth, Dickens brought to light the struggles of the lower classes in a way that continues to resonate with audiences until this day. This edition includes an introduction by Edwin Percy Whipple.

The novel is set in Kent and London in the early to mid-19th century and contains some of Dickens'most memorable scenes, including the opening in a graveyard, where the young Pip is accosted by the escaped convict, Abel Magwitch. Great Expectations is full of extreme imagery – poverty; prison ships and chains, and fights to the death – and has a colourful cast of characters who have entered popular culture. These include the eccentric Miss Havisham, the beautiful but cold Estella, and Joe, the unsophisticated and kind blacksmith. Dickens's themes include wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the eventual triumph of good over evil. Great Expectations (popular both with readers and literary critics) has been translated into many languages and adapted numerous times into various media. Upon its release, the novel received near universal acclaim, although Thomas Carlyle spoke disparagingly of'all that Pip's nonsense.'Later, George Bernard Shaw praised the novel, as'All of one piece and consistently truthfull.'During the serial publication, Dickens was pleased with public response to Great Expectations and its sales; when the plot first formed in his mind, he called it'a very fine, new and grotesque idea.'

GREAT EXPECTATIONS is Charles Dickens'thirteenth novel and his penultimate completed novel; a bildungsroman which depicts the personal growth and personal development of an orphan nicknamed Pip. It is Dickens's second novel, after David Copperfield, to be fully narrated in the first person. The novel was first published as a serial in Dickens's weekly periodical All the Year Round, from 1 December 1860 to August 1861. In October 1861, Chapman and Hall published the novel in three volumes. It is set among marshes in Kent, and in London, in the early to mid-1800s, and contains some of Dickens'most memorable scenes, including the opening, in a graveyard, where the young Pip is accosted by the escaped convict, Abel Magwitch. GREAT EXPECTATIONS is full of extreme imagery -poverty; prison ships and chains, and fights to the death-and has a colorful cast of characters who have entered popular culture. Dickens's themes include wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the eventual triumph of good over evil. GREAT EXPECTATIONS is popular both with readers and literary critics, and has been translated into many languages, and adapted numerous times into various media. Upon its release, the novel received near universal acclaim. Thomas Carlyle spoke disparagingly of'all that Pip's nonsense'. Later, George Bernard Shaw praised the novel, as'All of one piece and consistently truthful.'During the serial publication, Dickens was pleased with public response to GREAT EXPECTATIONS and its sales; when the plot first formed in his mind, he called it'a very fine, new and grotesque idea.'(more on www.wisehouse-classics.com)

Ebook con un sumario dinámico y detallado: Oliver es un niño huérfano que ha perdido a ambos padres. Pasa sus primeros años en el asilo de la señora Mann. Al igual que el resto de niños en el orfanato, Oliver sufre continuamente de hambre. Los niños deciden entonces jugar a quién de ellos pedirá más comida y Oliver resulta ser el elegido. En la cena de esa noche, después de su ración normal, se dirige al director del orfanato y le pide más comida. Debido a este episodio es tachado de problemático por el Sr. Bumble, el bedel y el director, quien lo ofrece como aprendiz a cualquiera que lo quiera contratar. Así, Oliver se convierte en aprendiz del enterrador Sowerberry; sin embargo, se pelea con un empleado del enterrador y decide escapar a Londres. En las afueras de la ciudad, cansado y hambriento, conoce a Jack Dawkins, quien le ofrece un lugar donde hospedarse en Londres. Lleno de inocencia, Oliver se ve inmerso en el mundo del hampa londinense y se encuentra en medio de una banda de chicos carteristas, dirigida por el malvado Fagin. Londres es descrito como una sucesión de laberínticas calles y callejones, patios por lo que Oliver es arrastrado, y en los que percibe la pobreza, la suciedad o la delincuencia. En esa ciudad, conoce a una mujer llamada Nancy, quien se gana la vida en la calle. Charles John Huffam Dickens (Portsmouth, Inglaterra, 7 de febrero de 1812 - Gads Hill Place, Inglaterra, 9 de junio de 1870) fue un destacado escritor y novelista inglés, uno de los más conocidos de la literatura universal, y el más sobresaliente de la era victoriana. Fue maestro del género narrativo, al que imprimió ciertas dosis de humor e ironía, practicando a la vez una aguda crítica social. En su obra destacan las descripciones de gente y lugares, tanto reales como imaginarios. Utilizó en ocasiones el seudónimo Boz. Sus novelas y relatos cortos gozaron de gran popularidad durante su vida, y aún hoy se editan y adaptan para el cine habitualmente.

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Inglaterra, século XIX. Oliver Twist chegou ao mundo numa noite fria e adversa. A mãe morreu em seguida, e ninguém tinha a menor ideia de quem fosse o pai. Órfão e pobre, o menino passou por todo tipo de privação, até ser vendido a um coveiro. Maltratado, acabou fugindo e foi viver nas ruas de Londres, onde conheceu Fagin, chefe de uma quadrilha de meninos especialista em furto de joias. É o início de uma história comovente, cheia de desafios e reviravoltas. Obrigado a roubar, Oliver começa a se meter numa grande enrascada, mas nem imagina que, em meio a tamanha confusão, o destino trará à tona os segredos de sua origem.

Great Expectations is Charles Dickens's thirteenth novel. It is his second novel, after David Copperfield, to be fully narrated in the first person. Great Expectations is abildungsroman, or a coming-of-age novel, and it is a classic work of Victorian literature. It depicts the growth and personal development of an orphan named Pip. The novel was first published in serial form in Dickens'weekly periodical All the Year Round, from 1 December 1860 to August 1861. In October 1861, Chapman and Hall published the novel in three volumes. Great Expectations was to be twice as long, but constraints imposed by the management of All the Year Round limited the novel's length. Collected and dense, with a conciseness unusual for Dickens, the novel represents Dickens'peak and maturity as an author. According to G. K. Chesterton, Dickens penned Great Expectations in'the afternoon of [his] life and fame.'It was the penultimate novel Dickens completed, preceding Our Mutual Friend. It is set among the marshes of Kent and in London in the early to mid-1800s. From the outset, the reader is'treated'by the terrifying encounter between Pip, the protagonist, and the escaped convict, Abel Magwitch. Great Expectations is a graphic book, full of extreme imagery, poverty, prison ships,'the hulks,'barriers and chains, and fights to the death. It therefore combines intrigue and unexpected twists of autobiographical detail in different tones. Regardless of its narrative technique, the novel reflects the events of the time, Dickens'concerns, and the relationship between society and man. The novel has received mixed reviews from critics: Thomas Carlyle speaks of'All that Pip's nonsense,'while George Bernard Shaw praised the novel as'All of one piece and Consistently truthfull.'Dickens felt Great Expectations was his best work, calling it'a very fine idea,'and was very sensitive to compliments from his friends:'Bulwer, who has been, as I think you know, extraordinarily taken by the book.'ABOUT AUTHOR: Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens was forced to leave school to work in a factory when his father was thrown into debtors'prison. Although he had little formal education, his early impoverishment drove him to succeed. Over his career he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas and hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles, lectured and performed extensively, was an indefatigable letter writer, and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education, and other social reforms. Dickens sprang to fame with the 1836 serial publication of The Pickwick Papers. Within a few years he had become an international literary celebrity, famous for his humour, satire, and keen observation of character and society. His novels, most published in monthly or weekly instalments, pioneered the serial publication of narrative fiction, which became the dominant Victorian mode for novel publication. The instalment format allowed Dickens to evaluate his audience's reaction, and he often modified his plot and character development based on such feedback. For example, when his wife's chiropodistexpressed distress at the way Miss Mowcher in David Copperfield seemed to reflect her disabilities, Dickens went on to improve the character with positive features. Fagin inOliver Twist apparently mirrors the famous fence Ikey Solomon; His caricature of Leigh Hunt in the figure of Mr Skimpole in Bleak

Extrait :'Parmi les divers monuments publics qui font l'orgueil d'une ville dont, par prudence, je tairai le nom, et à laquelle je ne veux pas donner un nom imaginaire, il en est un commun à la plupart des villes grandes ou petites : c'est le dépôt de mendicité.'

Set in Victorian London, this is a tale of a spirited young innocent's unwilling but inevitable recruitment into a scabrous gang of thieves. Masterminded by the loathsome Fagin, the underworld crew features some of Dickens'most memorable characters, including the vicious Bill Sikes, gentle Nancy, and the juvenile pickpocket known as the Artful Dodger.

Enjoy the classic rising-from-adversity tale of the little boy who only wants more. A favorite among young readers and adults alike, Charles Dickens'second novel, Oliver Twist, was first published in 1838 and has been made into a number of stage, television, and film adaptations, including the 1968 Academy Award-winning film. Oliver Twist tells the tale of the orphan Oliver, who is sent from the miserable conditions of a workhouse to work for an undertaker. He escapes, only to get caught up with the Artful Dodgers, a street gang of young pickpockets, led by the evil Fagin. Despite Oliver's bad start in life, he is able to rise above his circumstances. Dickens'book was one of the first to realistically portray the seedy street life in Victorian London, bringing attention to the plight of child labor and street urchins. Dickens believed that novels shouldn't just entertain, but should help people understand each other and see the goodness inherent in every person. He thought that fair play and honesty, if not thwarted by some external force, is the natural order of life. However, this can be irretrievably lost if it is subjected to ungoverned corrupting influences. It's a little melodrama, a little adventure, and a lot of fun to read. Complete and unabridged, this edition features a new introduction by Monica Feinberg Cohen. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.

Great Expectations is a novel by Charles Dickens first serialised in All the Year Round from 1 December 1860 to August 1861. It is regarded as one of his greatest and most sophisticated novels, and is one of his most enduringly popular, having been adapted for stage and screen over 250 times.Great Expectations is written in a semi-autobiographical style, and is the story of the orphan Pip, writing his life from his early days of childhood until adulthood. The story can also be considered semi-autobiographical of Dickens, like much of his work, drawing on his experiences of life and people.The action of the story takes place from Christmas Eve, 1812, when the protagonist is about seven years old, to the winter of 1840.

Oliver Twist is born into a life of poverty and misfortune in a workhouse in an unnamed town. Orphaned almost from his first breath by his mother's death in childbirth and his father's unexplained absence, Oliver is meagrely provided for under the terms of the'Poor Law', and spends the first nine years of his life at a baby farm in the'care'of a woman named Mrs. Mann. Oliver is brought up with little food and few comforts. Around the time of Oliver's ninth birthday, Mr. Bumble, a parish beadle, removes Oliver from the baby farm and puts him to work picking oakum at the main workhouse. Oliver, who toils with very little food, remains in the workhouse for six months…

In this coming-of-age novel set in Victorian England, David Copperfield recalls his childhood, youth, and early adult years. He remembers living with his deceased mother's cruel husband, falling in love for the first time, and dealing with the outwardly innocuous but inwardly evil Uriah Heep. As he writes of his life—for Copperfield, much like the novel's author, Charles Dickens, eventually becomes a novelist—he observes his transition from youthful naiveté to mature thinking on issues such as unfair class discrimination and equality in marriage. Dickens'novel was first published in 1850 in England. This unabridged version is taken from an edition published in 1869.

Raised in a workhouse for orphans, Oliver Twist never knew his mother, who died just after he was born, and he has no idea who his father could be. He escapes the workhouse and runs away to London, where he discovers the city's seedy underbelly that teems with pickpockets and beggars. While making friends and enemies in high and low places, Oliver tries to avoid a life of destitution and crime in the corrupt city. English author Charles Dickens'rags-to-riches story champions the poor and examines social morals. This is an unabridged version of the novel, first published in 1838.

Extrait :'Serai-je le héros de ma propre histoire ou quelque autre y prendra-t-il cette place? C'est ce que ces pages vont apprendre au lecteur. Pour commencer par le commencement, je dirai donc que je suis né un vendredi, à minuit (du moins on me l'a dit, et je le crois). Et chose digne de remarque, l'horloge commença à sonner, et moi, je commençai à crier, au même instant.'

Charles Dickens's cutting social novel of corruption, cruelty, and a brave orphan boy Brought into the world by a drunken nurse and an inept surgeon, innocent young Oliver Twist couldn't have known the mysterious circumstances surrounding his birth—that his mother had been discovered wandering the streets, near bursting with child, and had died ignominiously on the cold bed of a workhouse, having just pushed the little boy from her womb and into the uncertain future shared by thousands of other orphans throughout England. This classic novel by Charles Dickens was among the first to expose the pitiless conditions of England's orphanages, and an early example of the social novel—fiction meant to effect change by shining a dramatized light on a public ill. Readers were almost as shocked by the novel's blade-edged sarcasm as they were scandalized by its stark depictions of ruinous orphanages and corrupt clergy. Adapted into countless films, plays, stories, and television shows, Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist remains one of the most beloved works of literature ever penned. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Through the lives of its unforgettable and iconic characters - such as Magwitch, Miss Havisham and Estella - Great Expectations charts the course of an England undergoing rapid social and economic change, and tells a tale that is among the foremost classics of the English language. This edition contains a wealth of material about the author's life and works, notes and a bibliographic section.

Oliver is an orphan living on the dangerous London streets with no one but himself to rely on. Fleeing from poverty and hardship, he falls in with a criminal street gang who will not let him go, however hard he tries to escape.One of the most swiftly moving and unified of Charles Dickens's great novels, Oliver Twist is also famous for its re-creation–through the splendidly realized figures of Fagin, Nancy, the Artful Dodger, and the evil Bill Sikes–of the vast London underworld of pickpockets, thieves, prostitutes, and abandoned children. Victorian critics took Dickens to task for rendering this world in such a compelling, believable way, but readers over the last 150 years have delivered an alternative judgment by making this story of the orphaned Oliver Twist one of its author's most loved works.This edition reprints the original Everyman's introduction by G. K. Chesterton and includes twenty-four illustrations by George Cruikshank.

Este ebook presenta'Grandes Esperanzas', con un sumario dinámico y detallado. Grandes esperanzas es una novela escrita por Charles Dickens. Al principio fue publicada como serie desde el 1 de diciembre de 1860 hasta el agosto de 1861. La novela narra la historia del huérfano Pip, quien describe su vida desde su niñez hasta su madurez tratando de convertirse en un hombre de nobleza a lo largo de su vida. Vive con su hermana y su cuñado, a quien ayuda en su taller de herrería. Cuando la rica Miss Havisham requiere a Pip como acompañante de ella y de su hija, el joven se dará cuenta de las penurias de su clase social y deseará subir posiciones en el escalafón social. Pip recibirá entonces la visita de un abogado de Londres, quien le informará que un benefactor anónimo le quiere convertir en un caballero. Pip descubrirá que el valor de la amistad y de la moral no se puede comprar con dinero. Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) fue un famoso novelista inglés, uno de los más conocidos de la literatura universal, y el principal de la era victoriana. Fue maestro del género narrativo, al que imprimió ciertas dosis de humor e ironía, practicando a la vez una aguda crítica social. En su obra destacan las descripciones de gente y lugares, tanto reales como imaginarios.