Orphanage of the Fog

Author: Charles Dickens
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The story takes place in 1830s England. On a cold, windy night, a male infant is born in the slums, and his unfortunate mother dies. No one knows the identity of the mother, so the infant becomes an orphan and spends a miserable childhood in the poorhouse. When he arrives in foggy London, he accidentally falls into a dangerous trap. The novel confronts life with a realistic touch, revealing the horror and violence hidden in the narrow, dirty, and secluded streets of London. The plot is intricate and tense, with richly developed characters. The detailed descriptions are filled with the vitality of life and passion, making readers reluctant to put the book down. Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the greatest novelists in Britain. Oliver Twist is his second novel.