Oliver Twist or The Parish boys Progress

6b, Charles Dickens. "Boz" Three volumes. 1st Edition. 1838

Notes

Oliver Twist, also known by its subtitle The Parish Boy’s Progress, is a powerful social novel by Charles Dickens that follows the life of a poor orphan growing up in harsh Victorian England. Born in a workhouse, Oliver faces cruelty, hunger, and neglect, yet he remains kind and innocent despite the suffering around him. After escaping his miserable circumstances, he falls in with a group of young thieves led by the cunning Fagin, but his gentle nature and desire for goodness set him apart. Through Oliver’s journey, Dickens exposes the injustices of poverty, child labor, and the workhouse system while also celebrating compassion, moral courage, and the hope of redemption. The novel blends suspense, memorable characters, and social criticism, making it one of Dickens’s most enduring and beloved works.

Description

Three volumes in 3/4 red and marble, five raised bands, gold title, author and vol # on spine, gold top edge, black and white illustrations throughout, very fine condition