{"product_id":"dombey-and-son-the-oxford-illustraded-dickens-1989","title":"Dombey and Son:  The Oxford Illustraded Dickens  1989","description":"Dombey and Son:  The Oxford Illustraded Dickens  1989\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:  Fine no signs of wear\u003cbr\u003e\nCover:  Hardcover with slipcover\u003cbr\u003e\nHand Picked\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe narrative centers on Paul Dombey, a cold, wealthy shipping merchant obsessed with securing a male heir to preserve his firm, \"Dombey and Son\".  He intensely favors his frail son, young Paul, while completely neglecting his loving daughter, Florence.  When tragedy strikes the family and the business faces ruin, the novel explores deep themes of pride, industrial capitalism, and eventual emotional redemption through familial love.  Mr. Dombey‘s idealistic vision of his \"Dombey and Son\" shipping firm rests on the shoulders of his delicate son Paul. However, when the firm faces ruin, and Dombey‘s second marriage ends in disaster, it is his devoted daughter Florence, unloved and neglected, who comes to his aid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCollectibility: It is part of the esteemed Oxford Illustrated Dickens series, known for looking excellent on a shelf and providing a sturdy reading experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\nCharles Dickens (1812-70) is one of England‘s greatest novelists. Born into a poor family (his father was once imprisoned for debt), Dickens became both rich and famous in his lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n**  5 STAR SELLER   **\u003cbr\u003e\nFree shipping\u003cbr\u003e\nPackaged to withstand\u003cbr\u003e\nWind, Rain, Snow \u0026amp; Hail\u003cbr\u003e\n66","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46044056748230,"sku":"ET-4519839042","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/7983\/6102\/files\/il_fullxfull.8121789712_n5g6.jpg?v=1783534871","url":"https:\/\/threepigeonsbookshop.com\/products\/dombey-and-son-the-oxford-illustraded-dickens-1989","provider":"Three Pigeons Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}