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Dombey And Son

By Charles Dickens
Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS
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Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens delves into the themes of family, pride, and the pursuit of wealth. The story revolves around the wealthy merchant Mr. Dombey, who is obsessed with having a son to continue his business legacy. This obsession and preference for his son over his daughter lead to family tensions and personal tragedy, exploring the impact of these dynamics on their lives.
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If you enjoy tales woven with intricate character development, societal critique, and emotional depth, this book may appeal to you. It explores themes of pride, power, and the complexities of family relationships, set against a vividly depicted Victorian England.

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Dombey And Son

One of Dicken's great middle period novels, in which fairy tale, melodrama and realism mingle with halluncinatory power, DOMBEY AND SON weaves together a number of stories which centre upon the family of the self-important merchant, Paul Dombey, and his children Paul and Florence.

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One of Dickens's great middle period novels, in which fairy tale, melodrama, and realism mingle with hallucinatory power, Dombey And Son weaves together a number of stories centred around the family of the self-important merchant, Paul Dombey, and his children, Paul and Florence.

Supplied with the usual extraordinary cast of Dickensian grotesques, both comic and sinister, the novel also features a wonderful villain in the person of Mr Carker, who attempts to seduce Florence and subsequently meets his end under a train—marking the first such death in literary history.

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Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens is praised for its intricate portrayal of pride and capitalism, woven into a narrative rich with vivid characters and a detailed depiction of Victorian society. Critics often highlight Dickens' masterful storytelling and the compelling exploration of family dynamics. While some suggest the pacing can be slow at times, the novel's emotional depth and social critique are highly appreciated.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781857151671

Publisher: Everyman

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Everyman's Library

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 882g

Pages: 890

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS

About the Author

Charles Dickens was born in Hampshire on February 7, 1812. His father was a clerk in the navy pay office, who was well paid but often ended up in financial troubles. When Dickens was twelve years old he was send to work in a shoe polish factory because his family had been taken to the debtors' prison. His career as a writer of fiction started in 1833 when his short stories and essays began to appear in periodicals. The Pickwick Papers, his first commercial success, was published in 1836. The serialisation of Oliver Twist began in 1837. Many other novels followed and The Old Curiosity Shop brought Dickens international fame and he became a celebrity in America as well as Britain. Charles Dickens died on 9 June 1870. He is buried in Westminster Abbey.

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