Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist--------------------------------------------------The new Oxford World's Classics edition of Oliver Twist is based onthe authoritative Clarendon edition, which uses Dickens's revised textof 1846. It includes his preface of 1841 in which he defended himselfagainst hostile criticism, and includes all 24 original illustrationsby George Cruikshank. Stephen Gill's groundbreaking Introduction givesa fascinating new account of the novel. He also provides appendiceson Dickens and Cruikshank, on Dickens's Preface and the Newgate NovelControversy, on Oliver Twist and the New Poor Law and on thieves' slang.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has madeavailable the widest range of literature from around the globe. Eachaffordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providingthe most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, includingexpert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarifythe text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.