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by Charles Dickens (Author)
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Frederick Davidson gives such a splendid dramatization of this family saga, set in London in the 1840's, that it's almost like watching theater. Davidson matches his versatile voice to each one of the principals. He also manages to distinguish with equal elasticity among a host of vivid and disparate supporting characters. Thanks to Davidson's seamless delivery, the narrative sweeps the listener through more than 40 hours of sustained drama. J.H.L. An AUDIOFILE Earphones Award winner. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine


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Dombey and sons was published in installments between October 1846 and April, 1848. It sold a remarkable 40,000 copies per month and established Dickens as a truly world-class author.

The novel tells a story about the rich and powerful Paul Dombey, the head of the House of Dombey. He wants a son and when a daughter is is born, he despises her and rejects her. His wife dies giving birth to his second child, a son, who is weak and frail and dies as a child. His second marriage ends in disaster, and he spends his end-days in the care of his much-neglected daughter.

Paul Scofield is one of Britain's most distinguished actors. He won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Sir Thomas More, in a Man for All Seasons, a role he created on the stage.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Nov 21 2001
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This review is from: Penguin Classics Dombey And Son (Paperback)
The inexplicably neglected 'Dombey and Son' is a stunning masterpiece of 19th century fiction. The invention and bravura of Dickens' use of language is astounding. Coupled with that is a wonderful insight into the introduction of the railways in Victorian England and the often oppressive, alienating powers of a rampant Capitalist system that forces itself above the values of family and personal relationships. In 'Dombey and Son', the dangers of equating business partnerships with social ones are vividly revealed. Coupled with all of this is the presentation of one of Dickens' most compellingly vile villans: Carker. You could call this book, and the ones that come after it, "Dickens' with Teeth" and it is 'Dombey and Son' that inaugurates this development in Dickens' writing. Read it. It's wonderful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Volcanic passions given voice, Mar 15 2009
This review is from: Dombey and Son (Paperback)
I didn't expect to love this novel. Having previously read only _Tale of Two Cities_ from Dickens' works, I expected the forces of security, order, affection and moral imagination to dominate again, and of course, they do win out in _Dombey and Son_. However, Dickens' overlong tale of an indomitably driven capitalist and his alienation from his children does not shy away from giving due attention to powerful contradictions and volcanic voices of dissent. As Paul Dombey attempts with increasing energy to force everyone around him to comply with the demands of domestic and economic respectability, his wife, children, and friends increasingly undermine him. Most striking are the figures of Edith, whose titanic dissent totally thrilled me, and James Carker, who exposes the internal contradictions of "family values" and capitalism. Dombey's daughter Florence, who he attempts mightily to ignore and devalue in favour of his son, is ultimately vindicated: Dombey must finally give her due justice as a human being (although Florence's dogged loyalty and inexplicable affection for her father seriously irked me!). Dickens provides some astonishingly powerful passages, especially the description of the railway as it thunders mechanized order through the city and countryside, and its association with Dombey's single-minded capitalism. Working-class characters are represented with neither dignity nor justice. However, the book is a great read, and highly recommended, even if you dislike Dickens' politics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Dickens Ever, Jan 2 2004
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This is one of the best Dickens novels I have ever read. The character of Florence is so beautifully developed, and while I was reading, I got the sense that Dickens himself was in love with Florence. There's also that sense of mystery, in the dealings of Mrs. Brown and Alice, and their hatred of Mr. Carker. This book is full of surprises, and I was kept riveted to every single page. This is definitely a book that I would recommend to anyone, and one that I will be reading again and again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dickens' First Mature Novel
I was not overly thrilled with Dickens' previous novel Martin Chezzlewit, despite those amazing American scenes. Read more
Published on Sep 10 2003 by D. C. Cannon

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching story, adorable main character
This is the first story that has been able to touch my "heart". The touching and heartbreakingly-ended relationship between the young girl Florence Dombey (the main character who... Read more
Published on Aug 4 2003 by anonymous6868

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story, Touching Plot, Adorable Characters
First and foremost, this is the first story that has been truly able to touch the part of my brain that is concerned with love and affections (functions mistakenly assigned to the... Read more
Published on Aug 4 2003 by anonymous6868

3.0 out of 5 stars Dombey and...Daughter
On the birth of one of Dickens sons, he voiced his disappointment - he would of rather had another girl. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2003 by JR31

5.0 out of 5 stars one of dickens' best
this novel, sitting as it does between dickens' early and late novels, captures the best of both dickens. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars one of dickens' best, inexplicably neglected
I don't know why "Dombey and Son" isn't as well known as some of Dickens' other novels. I've read ten of his books and this is quite easily one of his best. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Ponderous portrait of pride
If you love Dickens, you'll like this book. If you're not committed to the work and style of Boz, you may have a hard time getting through it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
The inexplicably neglected 'Dombey and Son' is a stunning masterpiece of 19th century fiction. The invention and bravura of Dickens' use of language is astounding. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2001

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5.0 out of 5 stars A watershed
This book marked the beginning of Dickens' mature style, and it holds up very well today. The dark portrait of the loveless marriage among the Dombeys is remarkably compelling. Read more
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