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Little Dorrit

Little Dorrit

Dickens, Charles

Paperback

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1430445238
ISBN13: 9781430445234
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.74 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Little Dorrit is a novel written by Charles Dickens that tells the story of Amy Dorrit, a young woman who was born and raised in the Marshalsea prison in London. The novel explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power.The story begins with the arrival of Arthur Clennam, a middle-aged man who returns to London after many years abroad to investigate a mystery surrounding his family. He meets Little Dorrit, who works as a seamstress to support her family, and becomes drawn into her world of poverty and struggle.As the story unfolds, the characters encounter a range of colorful and memorable figures, including the cruel and manipulative Mrs. Clennam, the kind-hearted but ineffectual Mr. Meagles, and the corrupt financier Mr. Merdle. Through their interactions, the novel exposes the stark contrast between the lives of the rich and the poor in Victorian England.Despite the challenges they face, Little Dorrit and Arthur Clennam find solace in their friendship and their shared determination to fight against the injustices of their society. The novel ultimately offers a message of hope and redemption, as the characters learn to overcome their pasts and embrace a brighter future.With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and powerful social commentary, Little Dorrit remains a beloved classic of English literature.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.

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