Oliver Twist (Modern Library) (Modern Library Classics) - Softcover

Charles Dickens; Philip Pullman (Introduction); George Cruikshank (Illustrator)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0375757848 ISBN 13: 9780375757846

Publisher: Modern Library Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Dickens's classic morality tale of a starving orphan caught between opposing forces of good and evil is a powerful indictment of Victorian England's Poor Laws. Filled with dark humor and an unforgettable cast of characters Oliver Twist, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sykes, and the Artful Dodger, to name a few Dickens's second novel is a compelling social satire that has remained popular since it was first serialized in 1837-39. The text for this Modern Library Paperback Classic is taken from the 1846 New Edition, revised and corrected by the author. It includes new explanatory notes and an appendix, A Brief History of the English Poor Laws. Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books . Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. Production values emphasize superior quality and readability. Competitive prices, coupled with exciting cover design make these an ideal gift to be cherished by the avid reader.

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Review:

"The power of [Dickens] is so amazing, that the reader at once becomes his captive, and must follow him whithersoever he leads."
--William Makepeace Thackeray

Book Description:

With an exclusive introduction by Peter Ackroyd, these out of print editions are brought back to life with a fresh and timeless new look.

About this edition

• Publisher: Modern Library Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0375757848
• ISBN 13: 9780375757846
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480