Description
Mr. Dombey's 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 Dombey's second marriage ends in disaster, it is his devoted daughter Florence, unloved and neglected, who comes to his aid. This
new edition contains Dickens's 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 Dickens's 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 World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's 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.
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 07/15/2008
Pages: 1024
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 7.77h x 5.11w x 1.92d
ISBN13: 9780199536283
ISBN10: 0199536287
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Literary
new edition contains Dickens's 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 Dickens's 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 World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's 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.
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 07/15/2008
Pages: 1024
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 7.77h x 5.11w x 1.92d
ISBN13: 9780199536283
ISBN10: 0199536287
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Literary
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