Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Little Dombey is a novel written by Charles Dickens and published in 1858. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Paul Dombey, who is the only son of a wealthy merchant named Mr. Dombey. Paul is a sensitive and intelligent child who is adored by his mother, but his father is cold and distant towards him.As the story progresses, Paul's health begins to deteriorate, and he is sent to a seaside town to recover. While there, he meets a group of people who become his friends, including a kind-hearted woman named Miss Tox and a humble sailor named Captain Cuttle. However, Paul's father becomes increasingly obsessed with his business and ignores his son's condition, leading to tragic consequences.The novel explores themes of family, love, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It is a poignant and emotional tale that showcases Dickens' skill in creating complex characters and vivid descriptions of life in Victorian England. The Story of Little Dombey is a classic work of literature that continues to be read and admired by readers around the world.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.
