Oliver Twist (version 6)


Read by Mil Nicholson

(4.9 stars; 310 reviews)

"Please sir, I want some more," the famous line spoken by Oliver Twist at age nine, becomes the tipping point of a huge change in Oliver's life. He is soon captured into the service of Fagin and his gang of pick-pocketing boys. But, Mr. Brownlow saves him from arrest, and for the first time in his young life Oliver finds comfort and caring. Unfortunately, he is recaptured into the seedy and disgusting world he had escaped, and meets with Bill Sykes, a dangerous criminal. There are numerous delightful or wicked characters that carry the story along, such as the Artful Dodger-- a boy of the streets under Fagin, Mr. Bumble the Beadle, looking for ways to get rid of Oliver, Nancy who makes a fateful betrayal, and the Maylies, whose affection Oliver craves. The author's descriptions of the back street life in London, bring us full force into the crushing poverty and the terrible way in which poor people were treated during that time. Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist as a serial in 1837, and it is considered one of the most popular in English literature. - Summary by Mil Nicholson (17 hr 25 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 7:48 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 2 26:47 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 3 21:02 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 4 17:56 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 5 27:03 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 6 11:47 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 7 15:24 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 8 20:00 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 9 15:42 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 10 11:26 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 11 18:17 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 12 22:49 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 13 19:38 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 14 24:57 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 15 16:04 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 16 23:43 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 17 22:35 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 18 19:23 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 19 23:59 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 20 19:13 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 21 14:18 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 22 17:08 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 23 18:31 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 24 13:54 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 25 14:46 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 26 29:44 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 27 17:09 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 28 22:02 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 29 8:41 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 30 15:02 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 31 25:33 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 32 20:52 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 33 21:08 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 34 23:27 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 35 19:21 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 36 6:29 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 37 23:57 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 38 24:04 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 39 33:29 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 40 16:02 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 41 22:43 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 42 25:02 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 43 24:59 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 44 16:12 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 45 8:31 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 46 22:46 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 47 18:01 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 48 20:56 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 49 25:29 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 50 25:44 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 51 32:03 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 52 21:28 Read by Mil Nicholson
Chapter 53 10:17 Read by Mil Nicholson

Reviews

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(5 stars)

Mil is magnificent! This is how Dickens' books should be read. Bravo Mil!


(5 stars)

I absolutely love listening to Mil read Dickens. Thanks loads for all the time and effort you invest in reading for librivox!

beautiful reading of this somber story!


(5 stars)

Mil Nicholson is brilliant as usual! Her readings make Dickens so much more understandable and enjoyable. Oliver Twist is one of his more melancholy novels, but with powerful messages about the strength and influence of women and that good prevails over evil.

What a treat!


(5 stars)

A *perfect* reading of a childhood classic. Mil Nicholson has created a treasure that will be savored by generations to come. Thank you for this gift you have given, Mil.


(5 stars)

Amazing reading! Mil brings Dickens to life!


(4 stars)

It's such a pleasure to listen to Mil Nicholson read Dickens. Thank you very much for your work. I I tried to send 5 stars but my iPad wouldn't do it.


(5 stars)

Such an incredible reader! Thank you! I could understand the book far better with this reader, and I am normally a very good reader.


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Thanks Mil for the reading. Its a wonderful recording.