Introducing the context of 'Oliver Twist'

Oliver Twist is set in Victorian England. Charles Dickens is a key author for our cultural heritage; ‘Oliver Twist’ is considered a children’s literature classic. During Victorian England, there was widespread poverty and living conditions for the poor were harsh. Dickens’ early experiences influenced his writing and made him care about injustice. Adapting a text can mean changing some parts of the story based on the target audience and new format.