Little Dorrit, Book the First - Poverty

This book is the first volume of Charles Dickens' 1857 novel, 'Little Doritt'. Amy is the youngest child of a man who has been incarcerated for not paying back a debt. While working as a seamstress, she falls in love with Arthur Clennam, and hopes that she will she be able to win his heart and escape her miserable life. A masterful exploration of social injustices, 'Little Doritt' will appeal to those who have read and enjoyed Dickens' work, and would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, widely considered to be the most important novelist of the Victorian era. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.