Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens
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"Dombey and Son" is a classic novel that explores the life of a wealthy and powerful businessman who is obsessed with maintaining his family's prestige. He places high hopes on his son while neglecting his daughter, only to face devastating loss and disappointment. The narrative is a complex web of relationships, social critiques, and vivid characters, all set against the backdrop of Victorian England. The story ultimately underscores the importance of love, compassion, and familial bonds over wealth and social status.
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- Published
- 1846
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 900-1000
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Dombey E Figlio
- Dombey e Figlio
- Dombey et fils
- Dombey y hijo
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 41st on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 208th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 5129th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Novels in the World (Published in 1899) (The Daily Telegraph)
- F. B. Perkins' List of 100 Best Fiction (LibraryThing (from The Book Lover by James Baldwin (1910)))
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- James Baldwin, The Book Lover: A Guide to the Best Reading (1910) (Book)