The Forward

In an ‘Oliver Twist’ prequel, Fagin gets a first name — and the spotlight

In both Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist and Allison Epstein’s novel, Fagin the Thief, the word “Jew” appears more than 300 times. But there’s a big difference in how the authors use the word. In Dickens ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

It’s a Fine Life: Actors Guild of Parkersburg brings Dickens’ classic to life with ‘Oliver!’

Fagan is surrounded by his band of thieves in the Parkersburg Actors Guild production of “Oliver!” opening at 8 p.m. at the guild playhouse at 724 Market St. (Photo Provided) PARKERSBURG — “Oliver!” — ...
NPR

Allison Epstein's 'Fagin the Thief' gives the Oliver Twist character a backstory

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with novelist Allison Epstein about her new novel "Fagin the Thief," which imagines a backstory for the character from the Charles Dickens book "Oliver Twist." Sometimes, ...
Moviefone

Back to the Future: Dickens of a Christmas

Trying to beat the summer heat, Dr. Brown takes all out to London on Christmas Eve 1845, where they encounter citizens who may have inspired Charles Dickens characters in A Christmas Carol, Oliver ...
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26 Years Ago, Keira Knightley Starred in a Controversial Miniseries Adaptation That's Very Different From the Book

Although perhaps not as beloved as A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield, or some of Charles Dickens' other great literary works, Oliver Twist is one of his most commonly adapted ...