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Dombey and Son (version 2)

Dombey and Son (version 2)

By: Charles Dickens
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 Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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