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"Oliver Twist" is a novel by Charles Dickens that tells the story of a poor orphan, Oliver, who is born in a workhouse and later sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. He escapes to London where he meets a group of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal, Fagin. The book depicts Oliver's journey from the workhouse to a life of crime, his efforts to escape, and his struggle for goodness despite adversities. This novel explores themes of poverty, injustice, and the grim realities of 19th century London life.