Dombey and Son, Volume 1Set in the backdrop of London, the narrative is about the protagonist Dombey who wants a son to run his business. The tale showcases human emotions and weaknesses such as infidelity and cruelty. Lives are redeemed by poetic justice, and selfish emotions are punished. |
Contents
CHAPTER 1 | 1 |
CHAPTER 2 | 24 |
CHAPTER 3 | 49 |
CHAPTER 4 | 73 |
CHAPTER 5 | 97 |
CHAPTER 6 | 133 |
CHAPTER 7 | 174 |
CHAPTER 8 | 185 |
CHAPTER 11 | 278 |
CHAPTER 12 | 306 |
CHAPTER 13 | 342 |
CHAPTER 14 | 367 |
CHAPTER 15 | 412 |
CHAPTER 16 | 440 |
CHAPTER 17 | 451 |
CHAPTER 18 | 473 |
CHAPTER 9 | 227 |
CHAPTER 10 | 252 |
CHAPTER 19 | 509 |
CHAPTER 20 | 534 |
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