Introduction and Notes by Dr Ella Westland, University of Exeter.
Oliver Twist features some of the author\'s most enduring characters, such as Oliver himself (who dares.
The novel contains many classic Dickensian themes - grinding poverty, desperation, fear, temptation and the eventual triumph of good in the face of great adversity.
With Oliver Twist his reputation was enhanced and strengthened.
Dickens had already achieved renown with The Pickwick Papers.
Illustrations by George Cruickshank.
Introduction and Notes by Dr Ella Westland, University of Exeter