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Little Dorrit is a novel by Charles Dickens, originally published in serial form between 1855 and 1857. The story features Amy Dorrit, youngest child of her family, born and raised in the Marshalsea prison for debtors in London. Arthur Clennam encounters her after returning home from a 20-year absence, ready to begin his life anew.
A drama series that follows the life of the Dorrit family, who are entangled in a debtor's prison and a web of secrets and intrigues. Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Claire Foy, Tom Courtenay and others, the series won 7 Primetime Emmys and has 8.2/10 rating on IMDb.
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Little Dorrit is a 2008 British miniseries based on Charles Dickens's serial novel of the same title, originally published between 1855 and 1857. The screenplay is by Andrew Davies and the episodes were directed by Adam Smith, Dearbhla Walsh, and Diarmuid Lawrence.
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Little Dorrit, novel by Charles Dickens, published serially from 1855 to 1857 and in book form in 1857. The novel attacks the injustices of the contemporary English legal system, particularly the institution of debtors’ prison.
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Little Dorrit is a novel by Charles Dickens, originally published in serial form between 1855 and 1857. It satirises the shortcomings of both government and society, including the institution of debtors' prisons, where debtors were imprisoned, unable to work, until they repaid their debts.
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Jul 1, 1997 · Read or download the classic novel Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens for free. Learn about the themes, characters, and setting of this story of a young girl in a debtor's prison.
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Oct 21, 1988 · A six-hour film based on Charles Dickens' novel about a young woman's quest to find her father in a debtors' prison. Starring Alec Guinness, Derek Jacobi, Joan Greenwood and others, the film was nominated for two Oscars and won three awards.
