Little Dorrit (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169327412)

Little Dorrit is a novel by Charles Dickens that was first published in 1857. It tells the story of Amy Dorrit, known as Little Dorrit, who was born and raised in the Marshalsea prison in London, where her father is incarcerated for debt. The novel follows Little Dorrit's life as she grows up and navigates the social and economic challenges of Victorian England.The story is set against the backdrop of a changing society, with themes of social injustice, class struggle, and the corrupting influence of money and power. Little Dorrit encounters a cast of memorable characters, including the kindly Arthur Clennam, the scheming Mrs. Clennam, the villainous Rigaud, and the opportunistic Mr. Merdle.As the novel unfolds, Little Dorrit's fortunes rise and fall, and she must confront her own feelings of love and loyalty, as well as the secrets and betrayals of those around her. Through her struggles, she emerges as a resilient and compassionate figure who embodies the best qualities of humanity.With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and social commentary, Little Dorrit remains a beloved classic of English literature, and a testament to Dickens' enduring legacy as one of the greatest storytellers of all time.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.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 1169327419
ISBN-13: 9781169327412
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 354
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.83lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.4
Point Value: 66
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 60660 / Little Dorrit