Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens is a classic Victorian novel centred on Amy Dorrit, a kind-hearted young woman who was born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison. Her life and experiences provide the foundation for a wide-ranging story exploring poverty, social inequality, bureaucracy, wealth and the complex relationships between people.
Set against Dickens’s sharply satirical portrayal of London society, the novel examines the ways in which social position, money and institutions can influence people’s lives. Through its characters and interwoven storylines, Little Dorrit explores both the injustices of Victorian society and the qualities that allow individuals to retain their compassion and moral integrity in difficult circumstances.
A Classic Dickens Novel
At the centre of the story is Amy Dorrit, whose upbringing in the Marshalsea shapes her outlook and relationships. Dickens contrasts her circumstances with the wider world of wealth, privilege and bureaucracy, creating a novel that is both deeply human and sharply critical of the society in which its characters live.
The novel explores themes including:
- Poverty and social inequality
- Class and wealth
- Bureaucracy and institutions
- Social injustice
- Compassion and moral integrity
- Endurance and changing fortunes
With its large cast of characters and multiple connected storylines, Little Dorrit offers a substantial reading experience for anyone interested in classic literature and Dickens’s observations of Victorian society.
About This Copy
This is a Penguin Books revised edition in paperback format. The book contains 1,071 pages and is described as being in very good used condition.
Little Dorrit is an excellent addition to a collection of classic literature, particularly for readers interested in Charles Dickens, Victorian fiction and novels that combine character-driven storytelling with social commentary.
Book Details
- Title: Little Dorrit
- Author: Charles Dickens
- ISBN: 9780141037394
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Edition: Revised Edition
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 1,071
- Condition: Very good used condition
Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens – Paperback, 1071 Pages
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Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens is a classic Victorian novel following Amy Dorrit, who is born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison. Through interwoven stories and sharp social satire, Dickens explores poverty, class inequality, bureaucracy, wealth and moral integrity. This Penguin Books revised edition is a substantial 1,071-page paperback in very good used condition.
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Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens is a classic Victorian novel centred on Amy Dorrit, a kind-hearted young woman who was born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison. Her life and experiences provide the foundation for a wide-ranging story exploring poverty, social inequality, bureaucracy, wealth and the complex relationships between people.
Set against Dickens’s sharply satirical portrayal of London society, the novel examines the ways in which social position, money and institutions can influence people’s lives. Through its characters and interwoven storylines, Little Dorrit explores both the injustices of Victorian society and the qualities that allow individuals to retain their compassion and moral integrity in difficult circumstances.
A Classic Dickens Novel
At the centre of the story is Amy Dorrit, whose upbringing in the Marshalsea shapes her outlook and relationships. Dickens contrasts her circumstances with the wider world of wealth, privilege and bureaucracy, creating a novel that is both deeply human and sharply critical of the society in which its characters live.
The novel explores themes including:
With its large cast of characters and multiple connected storylines, Little Dorrit offers a substantial reading experience for anyone interested in classic literature and Dickens’s observations of Victorian society.
About This Copy
This is a Penguin Books revised edition in paperback format. The book contains 1,071 pages and is described as being in very good used condition.
Little Dorrit is an excellent addition to a collection of classic literature, particularly for readers interested in Charles Dickens, Victorian fiction and novels that combine character-driven storytelling with social commentary.
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