Dealings With The Firm Of Dombey And Son: Wholesale, Retail And For Exportation

Dealings With The Firm Of Dombey And Son: Wholesale, Retail And For Exportation

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Charles Dickens
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.

'Dombey And Son chronicles the life of Paul Dombey, a proud and wealthy shipping merchant, whose obsession with his business and a male heir leads to personal tragedy and the eventual downfall of his empire. This classic Victorian novel presents a poignant critique of societal values, illustrating the destructive nature of pride and the transformative power of love and compassion. Dickens masterfully portrays a vivid cast of characters, from the stoic Florence Dombey to the manipulative Carker, all entangled in a narrative that exposes the harsh realities of 19th-century industrial England. The narrative argues for the importance of human connection over material wealth, offering a timeless reflection on family, ambition, and redemption.'

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Description

Author: Charles Dickens
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.

'Dombey And Son chronicles the life of Paul Dombey, a proud and wealthy shipping merchant, whose obsession with his business and a male heir leads to personal tragedy and the eventual downfall of his empire. This classic Victorian novel presents a poignant critique of societal values, illustrating the destructive nature of pride and the transformative power of love and compassion. Dickens masterfully portrays a vivid cast of characters, from the stoic Florence Dombey to the manipulative Carker, all entangled in a narrative that exposes the harsh realities of 19th-century industrial England. The narrative argues for the importance of human connection over material wealth, offering a timeless reflection on family, ambition, and redemption.'