Little Dorrit

The novel centers on Amy Dorrit, known as “Little Dorrit,” who is born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison where her father, William Dorrit, has been imprisoned for many years. Despite her difficult circumstances, Amy is gentle, selfless, and devoted to caring for her family. The story also follows Arthur Clennam, a wealthy man who returns to London after years abroad and becomes involved with the Dorrit family while trying to uncover secrets from his past. Through their intertwined lives, Dickens examines themes of social inequality, poverty, bureaucracy, imprisonment, and the dangers of wealth and pride.