Little Dorrit

Little Dorrit is a poignant novel written by the renowned author Charles Dickens. It depicts the harsh reality of debtors' imprisonment in 19th Century England, with Amy Dorrit, or Little Dorrit, being born and living much of her life in Marshalsea prison due to her father's debt. The story follows Arthur Clennam's attempts to help free Mr. Dorrit from prison as well as his complicated relationship with Little Dorrit, whom he has fallen in love with. Ultimately, the novel explores themes of love, sacrifice and redemption while also critiquing the legal system of the time.