Little Dorrit is Charles Dickens’s powerful novel about debt, social class, bureaucracy, family loyalty, and the search for personal freedom. The story follows Amy Dorrit, who grows up in London’s Marshalsea debtors’ prison while caring for her imprisoned father. Her life changes when she meets Arthur Clennam, whose return to England leads him to investigate long-hidden family secrets. As their stories unfold, Dickens exposes the cruelty of debt, the absurdities of government institutions, and the damaging effects of pride and wealth. Rich in memorable characters, satire, and emotional depth, the novel offers a compelling portrait of Victorian society and human resilience.