{"product_id":"dombey-and-son-by-charles-dickens","title":"Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e979-8-89718-570-2\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003eDombey and Son by Charles Dickens \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e868\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDombey and Son\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e by Charles Dickens is a novel that explores themes of pride, family, and the consequences of emotional neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows \u003cb\u003ePaul Dombey\u003c\/b\u003e, a wealthy but cold-hearted businessman who is obsessed with having a son to carry on his firm, \u003cb\u003eDombey and Son\u003c\/b\u003e. When his son, \u003cb\u003ePaul Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e, is born, Dombey invests all his hopes in the boy while cruelly ignoring his kind and loving daughter, \u003cb\u003eFlorence\u003c\/b\u003e. Tragically, Paul Jr. dies young, shattering Dombey’s dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs the years pass, Dombey remarries a proud and independent woman, \u003cb\u003eEdith Granger\u003c\/b\u003e, but their marriage is loveless and ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Florence remains devoted to her father despite his neglect. Eventually, Dombey’s business fails, and he loses his wealth and status. Only then does he begin to recognize the true value of love and family, especially the unwavering affection of Florence, who ultimately forgives and cares for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe novel is a powerful critique of materialism and emotional repression, highlighting the redemptive power of love and humility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lushena","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51689795059992,"sku":null,"price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51689795092760,"sku":null,"price":96.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/BookMockup1_6f199b49-c8af-4a76-9f83-a238bd57c8a7.jpg?v=1771227004","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/dombey-and-son-by-charles-dickens","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}