Oliver Twist

The narrative follows orphan Oliver Twist, who escapes from a grim apprenticeship and journeys to London, where he encounters the cunning Artful Dodger and joins a gang of young thieves led by the devious Fagin. Dickens explores themes of poverty, crime, and social injustice through Oliver's struggles. The novel has inspired various adaptations, including the acclaimed musical "Oliver!" and the Academy Award-winning film from 1968, as well as Disney's animated rendition, "Oliver & Company."