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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Dombey and Son

by Charles Dickens
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1848780 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1848, Dombey and Son established Charles Dickens as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The proud, cold merchant Dombey lavishes everything on his sickly son Paul and ignores his daughter Florence in Dickens's most structurally perfect novel. A devastating study of commercial pride and the love of a neglected child. Themes of pride, commerce, family run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1848.

Book Details

AuthorCharles Dickens
Published1848
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages780
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140434927
Editorial Score35/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dombey and Son about?

The proud, cold merchant Dombey lavishes everything on his sickly son Paul and ignores his daughter Florence in Dickens's most structurally perfect novel. A devastating study of commercial pride and the love of a neglected child.

Who wrote Dombey and Son?

Dombey and Son was written by Charles Dickens, from United Kingdom. First published in 1848.

What awards has Dombey and Son won?

Dombey and Son has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1848.

Is Dombey and Son worth reading?

Dombey and Son is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in pride, commerce, family.

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What category is Dombey and Son?

Dombey and Son is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Dombey and Son from?

Dombey and Son originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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