Dombey and Son: The Oxford Illustraded Dickens 1989
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Dombey and Son: The Oxford Illustraded Dickens 1989
Condition: Fine no signs of wear
Cover: Hardcover with slipcover
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The 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.
Collectibility: It is part of the esteemed Oxford Illustrated Dickens series, known for looking excellent on a shelf and providing a sturdy reading experience.
About the Author
Charles 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.
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Dombey and Son: The Oxford Illustraded Dickens 1989
$59.00
Sale price
$59.00
Regular price
Condition: Fine no signs of wear
Cover: Hardcover with slipcover
Hand Picked
The 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.
Collectibility: It is part of the esteemed Oxford Illustrated Dickens series, known for looking excellent on a shelf and providing a sturdy reading experience.
About the Author
Charles 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.
** 5 STAR SELLER **
Free shipping
Packaged to withstand
Wind, Rain, Snow & Hail
66