Oliver Twist (Unabridged)
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CHARLES DICKENS
Oliver Twist (Unabridged)
Jonathan Keeble (narrator)
[ Naxos Audiobooks / 13 CD Box Set ]
Release Date: Monday 27 February 2012
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Oliver Twist is a poor orphan in a cruel society. Maltreated from birth, he escapes only to become an accidental member of a gang of pickpockets and robbers. Briefly rescued, he is then kidnapped as part of a plot to defraud him of his inheritance, and his prospects seem as bleak as his surroundings. But one member of the gang won't let hope die-whatever the cost.
Charles Dickens transformed this dark fable on the Poor Laws into one of the best-loved books in English, filling it with brilliant characters (Fagin, the Artful Dodger, Mr Bumble), scathing humour and an optimism that touches even its darkest moments.
"Jonathan Keeble's voice is well suited to Dickens's beloved story of a parish boy's progress. In particular, his British accent gives this production a nice "twist." His smooth, deep voice lends itself especially well to the words of the omniscient narrator…the other characters are spot-on. The voice of Fagin is superbly sinister, and the Artful Dodger's quick, clipped speech captures the essence of the young ruffian. Keeble adds refinement and polish to his voice for the highbrow Mr. Brownlow just as easily as he injects a base wickedness when portraying the villainous band of thieves" (Audiofile)
