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Oliver Twist
- The Audible Dickens Collection
- Narrated by: Jonathan Pryce
- Length: 18 hrs and 16 mins
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Summary
This Audible Exclusive production revisits one of Dickens' most popular novels: Oliver Twist, narrated by internationally acclaimed, award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce.
Part of the Dickens Collection, an exclusive series of unmissable performances, Oliver Twist is a gleaming example of the genius and foresight of Charles Dickens.
When young orphan, Oliver Twist, is sold into an apprenticeship with an undertaker, he leaves behind years of miserable servitude and mistreatment at an English workhouse. Hoping to move on to better things, he decides to escape his new, equally dreary surroundings and head to London.
It is there that the novel unravels as Oliver meets a host of larger-than-life characters, including The Artful Dodger, a high-ranking member of a juvenile pickpocketing gang, and their elderly leader, Fagin.
Desperate for affection and the sense of belonging that he has never known, Oliver unwittingly throws himself into a life of petty theft, which soon takes a violent turn with the introduction of one of Dickens' most terrifying characters, Bill Sikes.
Exposing the cruel and inhumane treatment of orphans in 19th-century England, Dickens created one of the most significant social novels of all time. With it, he condemned the establishment for neglecting homeless children and leaving them vulnerable to recruiters who would exploit and abuse them. Oliver Twist cemented Dickens’ reputation as one of the most talented, influential and revolutionary of English authors.
Following his father’s incarceration, Charles Dickens had to abandon his studies at a young age and set to work in a factory so as to support himself. Despite his short-lived education, Dickens went on to write 15 novels, various articles, novellas and short stories. He lectured and led campaigns for children's rights and education and arguably became the ultimate self-made man.
Jonathan Pryce is an award-winning actor of the stage and screen. He is best known for Brazil, Glengarry Glen Ross, Evita, Tomorrow Never Dies, and the Pirates of the Caribbean series as well as his widely recognised performances as High Sparrow in HBO’s Game of Thrones and Cardinal Wolsey in BBC’s Wolf Hall.
Jonathan most recently starred opposite Glenn Close in the critically acclaimed film The Wife, directed by Björn Runge. He can soon be seen as Don Quixote in Terry Gilliam’s The Man Who Killed Don Quixote and in the upcoming Netflix feature film The Pope, directed by Fernando Meirelles, in which he stars as Pope Francis opposite Anthony Hopkins.
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- Keith Phillips
- 27-04-19
A brilliant rendition of an absorbing book.
As with most of Dickens, his novels are full of characters. Jonathan Pryce bring the to life superbly even the most minor ones. I congratulate him.
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- Annelies Schouppe
- 31-01-23
Great TWISTS in this story of Dickens.
I love this book. Third time I finished it but the first time while knowing London so well. So I could easily understand whereabouts in London the figures moved.
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- B. A. Cass
- 03-04-21
Great story - times were hard back then!
A masterful story, describing just how tough life was for lower class Britons in the time of the British Empire, when Britain was the richest economy in the world. It covers all kinds of abuse and repression, and is very well told and presented.
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- Lisa
- 25-02-21
A riveting story
A story of child abuse with a very satisfactory ending, a history of Victorian life for the under privileged. This was read by an excellent narrator
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- Alan M.
- 14-04-22
Fabulous writing matched with a wonderful performance.
My favourite audio book to date. A wonderful performance from Jonathan Pryce. Please Sir, I want some more.
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- zena fox
- 31-12-22
Excellent
A wonderful story. a true classic.
The narration was exceptional,
listened to over the christmas period which seemed to suit it. Having been word perfect with A Christmas Carol it made a nice change.
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- Rich
- 22-12-23
Pure Brilliance
Typically deep and absorbing story be the great writer and a characterisation masterpiece by Jonathan Pryce.
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- S. Todd
- 24-10-20
Marvellous marathon
This wondrous story is compelling until the last word. Dickens's powerful storytelling and ardent social message are brought home with passionate care and mastery. Sadly, the message is still felt keenly applicable today.
Pryce's performance is unfalteringly dexterous in conjuring the many characters we all know and love.
Altogether a marvellous marathon worthy of any curious ear. Not suitable for young children in this listener's humble opinion.
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- Lucie
- 12-12-22
Brilliant
Lovely narration. A great way to discover this wonderful tale and its colourful characters. Thoroughly enjoyed it
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- lou pitt
- 07-11-22
superb
Timeless classic read beautifully by Jonathan Pryce . Enjoyed by all the family, absolutely wonderful
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