âLittle Dorritâ is a highly personal novel by Charles Dickens that many critics state is one of his finest later works. The story revolves around Amy Dorrit, a kind-hearted young woman who resides in Marshalsea prison as her family cannot afford to pay their debts. Amy and her familyâs fortune changes as Arthur Clennam, a wealthy businessman, takes an interest in her family while attempting to solve a mystery about his lineage. âLittle Dorritâ is a sprawling family saga that involves unrequited love, blackmail, and a timeless rags-to-riches story with a twist. Dickensâ celebrated social satire is displayed in this tale as he criticises the cruel prison system of Victorian England which his father spent many years in, unable to work or repay his debts. While this is a darker novel than Dickensâ early work, it still entertains through its cast of comical characters and lyrical prose. A thrilling novel that is equally poignant and entertaining, âLittle Dorritâ is still as relevant today as when it was written and is a must-read for fans of Dickens and âThe Shawshank Redemptionâ.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a widely popular English author and social critic. Among his most famous novels are âOliver Twistâ, âA Christmas Carolâ, and âGreat Expectationsâ. Dickens is best known for his depictions of poor Victorian living conditions and his unforgettable characters, some compassionate and others grotesquely malicious. Dickensâ timeless tales are still as celebrated today as when they were written, and his literary style is so influential that the term Dickensian was coined to describe the literature he inspired. Many of Dickensâ novels have been adapted for movies and television, including the Academy Award-winning musical âOliverâ.
