num_pages: 878
description: Dombey and Son is the story of Mr Dombey, the proud, rich owner of a shipping house, whose selfishness has tragic consequences for his family. As his world collapses around him, Dombey becomes a sad figure, estranged from his mistreated though ever-sympathetic daughter Florence.Throughout the novel runs the theme, a favorite of Dickens, of the railway: a symbol of vitality and change, it contrasts strongly with Dombey's coldness and unflinching arrogance.
language: English
title: Dombey and Son
titlecomplete: Dombey and Son
characters: Mr. Dombey, Paul Dombey, Miss Tox, Florence Dombey
genres: Fiction, British Literature, Classic Literature, Literature, Classics, Novels, 19th Century, Historical Fiction, Audiobook, Victorian
ratings_count: 15482
awards: awardedAt: 1357027200000
name: Audie Award
category: Classic
publisher: Oxford University Press