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""The Story of Little Dombey"" is a novel written by Charles Dickens in 1858. The book tells the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy businessman who is obsessed with his own status and reputation. Paul's wife dies giving birth to their son, who is also named Paul, and the child becomes the focus of his father's attention. However, the younger Paul is a sickly child, and his father's neglect and lack of affection towards him only worsens his condition. The story follows the struggles of the young boy as he tries to find love and affection in a world that seems to have none for him.The novel also explores themes of family, love, and the class system in Victorian England. Through the characters of Little Dombey, his nurse, and other supporting characters, Dickens portrays the struggles of those who are marginalized and forgotten by society.Overall, ""The Story of Little Dombey"" is a poignant and emotional tale of a young boy's journey to find love and acceptance in a world that often values wealth and status over human connection. It is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165661176
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 128
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 181 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. november 2024
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""The Story of Little Dombey"" is a novel written by Charles Dickens in 1858. The book tells the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy businessman who is obsessed with his own status and reputation. Paul's wife dies giving birth to their son, who is also named Paul, and the child becomes the focus of his father's attention. However, the younger Paul is a sickly child, and his father's neglect and lack of affection towards him only worsens his condition. The story follows the struggles of the young boy as he tries to find love and affection in a world that seems to have none for him.The novel also explores themes of family, love, and the class system in Victorian England. Through the characters of Little Dombey, his nurse, and other supporting characters, Dickens portrays the struggles of those who are marginalized and forgotten by society.Overall, ""The Story of Little Dombey"" is a poignant and emotional tale of a young boy's journey to find love and acceptance in a world that often values wealth and status over human connection. It is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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