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Little Dorrit
Book • 1800
The novel follows the story of Amy Dorrit, known as Little Dorrit, who is born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors' prison in London.
Her father, William Dorrit, is imprisoned for debt and becomes known as the 'Father of the Marshalsea'.
The story explores themes of poverty, societal injustice, and the constraints of the prison system.
It also delves into the lives of other characters, including Arthur Clennam, who becomes involved in the Dorrit family's affairs.
The novel satirizes the British class system and the inefficiencies of the government, particularly through the fictional 'Circumlocution Office'.
As the Dorrits' fortune changes dramatically, the novel examines the impact of wealth and social status on individuals and society.
Her father, William Dorrit, is imprisoned for debt and becomes known as the 'Father of the Marshalsea'.
The story explores themes of poverty, societal injustice, and the constraints of the prison system.
It also delves into the lives of other characters, including Arthur Clennam, who becomes involved in the Dorrit family's affairs.
The novel satirizes the British class system and the inefficiencies of the government, particularly through the fictional 'Circumlocution Office'.
As the Dorrits' fortune changes dramatically, the novel examines the impact of wealth and social status on individuals and society.
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in relation to Charles Dickens's experiences with debtor's prison.

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as one of Dickens's works.

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in relation to the Marshalsea prison and the experiences of debtors.

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