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Dombey and Son
Paperback
Publisher Price: $80.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Jul 28 2025
Pages: 868
Weight: 3.39
Height: 2.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens is a novel that explores themes of pride, family, and the consequences of emotional neglect.
The story follows Paul Dombey, a wealthy but cold-hearted businessman who is obsessed with having a son to carry on his firm, Dombey and Son. When his son, Paul Jr., is born, Dombey invests all his hopes in the boy while cruelly ignoring his kind and loving daughter, Florence. Tragically, Paul Jr. dies young, shattering Dombey's dreams.
As the years pass, Dombey remarries a proud and independent woman, Edith Granger, but their marriage is loveless and ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Florence remains devoted to her father despite his neglect. Eventually, Dombey's business fails, and he loses his wealth and status. Only then does he begin to recognize the true value of love and family, especially the unwavering affection of Florence, who ultimately forgives and cares for him.
The novel is a powerful critique of materialism and emotional repression, highlighting the redemptive power of love and humility.
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