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Step into the rich, bustling world of Charles Dickens, where every sentence sparkles with wit, warmth, and sharply observed humanity. This podcast offers his novels in their purest form; unhurried, un... more
FAQs about The Dickens Library:How many episodes does The Dickens Library have?The podcast currently has 793 episodes available.
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 22In which we observe Mr Clennam's earnest attentions to the family of the Marshalsea, encountering the quiet sorrows and delicate entanglements that mark their humble lives, whilst reflecting on the contrasting hopes and trials of the young and the aged. Amidst whispered confidences and secret letters, Little Dorrit’s tender loyalty to her father and home reveals a poignant endurance that touches the heart with gentle, yet unyielding, melancholy....more26minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 20In which we encounter the intricate lives of a family marked by pride and hardship, as Little Dorrit’s sister Fanny leads her to a dim and bewildering theatre world where societal distinctions are sharply drawn and unyielding. Amidst the harsh judgements of a controlling Mrs Merdle, the sisters reveal tender conflicts and loyalties, reflecting on the burdens and small dignities that confine their existence....more37minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 19In which we follow the contrasting figures of the Dorrit brothers, the dignified and the broken, as they navigate the melancholy confines of the Marshalsea prison grounds on a Sunday evening, their distinct demeanours drawing the quiet attention of the college visitors. We witness a poignant scene of a devoted daughter tending to her disheartened father, whose weary reflections and tender self-reproach illuminate the heavy toll of years spent in captivity....more33minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 18In which we observe the gentle and faithful attachment of Young John Chivery, the turnkey's son, to Little Dorrit as he navigates the delicate social fabric of the Marshalsea and the tender hopes and disappointments that attend his affection. Their encounter by the Iron Bridge reveals the quiet sorrows and unspoken barriers that temper youthful devotion amidst the confines of the prison's shadowed world....more29minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 17In which we find Mr Clennam taking a solitary morning walk that leads to a chance encounter with the somewhat elusive and complex Henry Gowan, whose presence stirs unease among the gentle circle he intrudes upon, revealing undercurrents of family concerns and delicate affections. The day unfolds with strained social exchanges, revealing subtle conflicts and unspoken tensions, while a somber rain mirrors the subdued and wistful moods of those involved, particularly Mr Clennam, whose heart is guarded by a steadfast resolution....more26minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 16In which we find Mr Clennam journeying to the Meagles family’s quaint Twickenham cottage, where the gentle charm of their home and the warmth of their company offer a tranquil respite from his unsettled thoughts. Amidst amiable conversation and quiet introspection, he contemplates both the complexities of life’s pursuits and the delicate, unspoken ties that bind him to the household's fair and spirited daughter....more37minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 15In which we linger within the sombre and shadow-haunted walls of Mrs Clennam’s bleak domicile, where flickering firelight and uneasy whispers shape a realm of eerie stillness and whispered distrust. We observe the tense interplay of temper between Mrs Clennam and Mr Flintwinch, and witness Mistress Affery’s mounting dread of the mysterious noises and spectral visitations that haunt the dismal house by night....more26minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 14In which we gently follow Little Dorrit on a sombre nocturnal journey through the sprawling shadows of London, where amidst the chill and hardship she seeks refuge and counsel from the kind and considerate Arthur Clennam. Together with her faithful companion Maggy, she navigates the city's desolate streets and silent courts, her quiet courage illuminating the austerity of her world with tender hope and unspoken gratitude....more35minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 13In which we revisit the quiet and somnolent dwelling of the aging Mr Casby, whose patriarchal presence belies a complexity both in character and circumstance, as Arthur Clennam reencounters old acquaintances and confronts the fragile remnants of past affections amid a domestic tableau of curious figures and subdued rancours. We then accompany Clennam as he aids a wounded foreign stranger amidst the bustling streets of London, leading him to sanctuary and reflecting upon the weight of his own journey through life’s varied fortunes and disappointments....more57minPlay
March 01, 2026Little Dorrit Book 1 Chapter 12In which we find ourselves in the faded yet singularly spirited Bleeding Heart Yard, where the toils and trials of its inhabitants are revealed through the voice of Mr Plornish, a plasterer beset by hard fortune and affectionate family ties. Therein, Arthur Clennam embarks upon a delicate errand concerning the Dorrit family, encountering kindly poverty and whispered loyalties amidst the Yard’s humble abodes and winding streets....more26minPlay
FAQs about The Dickens Library:How many episodes does The Dickens Library have?The podcast currently has 793 episodes available.