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Uniform Title: Dombey and Son. Dutch
Title: Dombey en Zoon
Original Publication: Schiedam: H.A.M. Roelants, ~1880.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dombey_and_Son
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Summary: "Dombey en Zoon" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the early to mid-19th century. The story centers around Mr. Dombey, who is overjoyed at the birth of his son, Paul, seeing it as the culmination of his aspirations for a male heir to carry on his business legacy. However, the narrative begins with the contrast of his joy against the backdrop of his wife's weakened health, hinting at deeper themes of familial relationships, societal expectations, and emotional detachment. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. Dombey, who sits next to his newborn son in a dark room, consumed with pride and ambition for the firm "Dombey and Son." As Dombey congratulates himself on the significance of having a son, we get glimpses of his character—his aloofness and his singular focus on commerce overshadowing the emotional needs of those around him. The narrative quickly establishes the precarious situation of Mrs. Dombey, who lies frail in bed, foreshadowing tragedy. Additionally, the presence of their daughter, Florence, contrasts with her father’s ambitions and highlights his perceived neglect of her, setting the stage for complex family dynamics that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator: Barnard, Frederick, 1846-1896
Translator: Mensing, C. M.
EBook No.: 74613
Published: Oct 20, 2024
Downloads: 161
Language: Dutch
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Dysfunctional families -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Businesspeople -- Fiction
Subject: Family-owned business enterprises -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Dombey and Son. Dutch
Title: Dombey en Zoon
Original Publication: Schiedam: H.A.M. Roelants, ~1880.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dombey_and_Son
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Summary: "Dombey en Zoon" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the early to mid-19th century. The story centers around Mr. Dombey, who is overjoyed at the birth of his son, Paul, seeing it as the culmination of his aspirations for a male heir to carry on his business legacy. However, the narrative begins with the contrast of his joy against the backdrop of his wife's weakened health, hinting at deeper themes of familial relationships, societal expectations, and emotional detachment. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. Dombey, who sits next to his newborn son in a dark room, consumed with pride and ambition for the firm "Dombey and Son." As Dombey congratulates himself on the significance of having a son, we get glimpses of his character—his aloofness and his singular focus on commerce overshadowing the emotional needs of those around him. The narrative quickly establishes the precarious situation of Mrs. Dombey, who lies frail in bed, foreshadowing tragedy. Additionally, the presence of their daughter, Florence, contrasts with her father’s ambitions and highlights his perceived neglect of her, setting the stage for complex family dynamics that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator: Barnard, Frederick, 1846-1896
Translator: Mensing, C. M.
EBook No.: 74613
Published: Oct 20, 2024
Downloads: 161
Language: Dutch
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Dysfunctional families -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Businesspeople -- Fiction
Subject: Family-owned business enterprises -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.