Before you read Discuss what you know about the story of Oliver Twist. Then read the Introduction to this book. What have you learnt about the novel and its writer that you did not already know?

I'm sorry, this question calls for your opinion, as well as the reading of an introduction I have no access to. This is a short-answer forum designed for text specific questions. If you have any further questions directly related to the novel's text, feel free to ask.