In both Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist and Allison Epstein’s novel ... I don’t think Fagin was written with intent or anti-Jewish malice. I think that was just the environment Dickens ...
Episode 1 audioEpisode 1 Oliver Twist Oliver's birth, early life in the workhouse and harsh treatment from Mr Sowerberry. Episode 2. audioEpisode 2 Oliver meets the Artful Dodger and joins Fagin's ...
Oliver is born in a workhouse and his mother - who has been carried there in labour - dies giving birth to him. Oliver remains at the workhouse and his early years there in the care of Mr Bumble ...