Little Dorrit. Riches

The novel is set in England in the early 19th century. The author depicts the society of his time as saturated with cynicism, greed for money, and hunger for power. At the same time, Dickens vividly portrays the lives of people who often suffer innocently because of the intricate twists of other people’s intrigues.

The novel’s complex plot, its social orientation, and its exposure of the existing system shortly after publication drew a great deal of criticism. However, later the book gained worldwide popularity and fame, including after high praise from great writers—Dostoevsky, Bernard Shaw, and others.