Publisher's Synopsis
""Dombey and Son"" is a classic novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1850. The story follows the wealthy businessman Paul Dombey, who is obsessed with the idea of having a son to carry on his legacy. When his wife dies giving birth to their son, also named Paul, Dombey becomes emotionally distant from the child and focuses solely on his business affairs. As Paul grows up, he struggles to gain his father's love and attention, while also facing challenges in his personal and professional life. This particular edition of the book is a dramatization by John Brougham, which captures the essence of the original story in a theatrical format. The dialogue and scenes are adapted for the stage, with a focus on bringing the characters and their relationships to life in a dynamic and engaging way. The book includes stage directions and notes for performers, making it an ideal resource for theater groups or individuals interested in staging their own production of ""Dombey and Son"". Overall, this book offers a unique and compelling interpretation of one of Dickens' most beloved works.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.
