“The persons on whom I have bestowed my dearest love lie deep in their graves; but, although the happiness and delight of my life lie buried there too, I have not made a coffin of my heart, and sealed it up for ever on my best affections. Deep affliction has only made them stronger; it ought, I think, for it should refine our nature.”
Oliver Twist is a classic novel that follows the life of an orphan boy born in a workhouse. After daring to ask for more food, Oliver is punished and eventually runs away to London. There, he is taken in by a group of young pickpockets led by the cunning Fagin. The story explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the struggle between good and evil as Oliver encounters both cruel and compassionate characters, ultimately seeking a place where he belongs. more
Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more
“It's alright to feel fear, but sometimes a very bad idea to show it.”