Dombey & son, paperback/charles dickens

Dombeys idealistic vision of his Dombey and Son shipping firm rests on the shoulders of his delicate son Paul.

However, when the firm faces ruin, and Dombeys second marriage ends in disaster, it is his devoted daughter Florence, unloved and neglected, who comes to his aid.

This new edition contains Dickenss prefaces, his working plans, and all the original illustrations.

The text is that of the definitive Clarendon edition, which is supplemented by a wide-ranging Introduction that highlights Dickenss sensitivity to the problems of his day, including those of family relationships, giving the novel added depth and relevance.

The Notes and Bibliography have been substantially revised, extended, and updated.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe.

Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

About the Author: Dennis Walder is the editor of the three OPB editions of the plays of Athol Fugard, as well as the book listed below.