Little Dorrit - Hardcover

Little Dorrit is a novel written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1857. The story revolves around the life of Amy Dorrit, also known as Little Dorrit, who was born and raised in the Marshalsea prison in London where her father was incarcerated for debt. The novel explores themes of social injustice, poverty, and class struggle in Victorian England.Little Dorrit's life changes when her father is released from prison, and she becomes a seamstress for the wealthy Mrs. Clennam. She meets and falls in love with Arthur Clennam, Mrs. Clennam's son, who is investigating a family mystery involving his father's will. As they unravel the mystery, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including the villainous Mr. Merdle, a financier who is involved in a fraudulent scheme.The novel also features a subplot involving the Circumlocution Office, a government bureaucracy that is portrayed as inefficient and corrupt. Through this subplot, Dickens satirizes the bureaucracy of his time and the obstacles faced by those who seek justice and reform.Little Dorrit is a complex and moving novel that explores the human condition with depth and insight. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.