Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens
Nobody's Fault
"Little Dorrit" is a classic novel that revolves around the life of Amy Dorrit, a young woman who was born and raised in Marshalsea Prison where her father is incarcerated due to debt. The narrative explores themes of imprisonment and freedom, wealth and poverty, as well as social criticism of Victorian England. As Amy navigates her life in and out of the prison, her journey intertwines with that of Arthur Clennam, a man who returns to England after his father's death and becomes determined to solve a family mystery that involves the Dorrits.
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- Published
- 1855
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 800-1000
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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