“Some philosophers tell us that selfishness is at the root of our best loves and affections. Mr. Dombey's young child was, from the beginning, so distinctly important to him as a part of his own greatness, or (which is the same thing) of the greatness of Dombey and Son, that there is no doubt his parental affection might have been easily traced, like many a goodly superstructure of fair fame, to a very low foundation.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
Dombey and Son ... With frontispiece by H. K. Browne
Charles Dickens' 'Dombey and Son' is a complex narrative that explores themes of industrialization and family dynamics. The story revolves around the life of Mr. Dombey and his son, and is accompanied by a frontispiece artwork by the artist H. K. Browne. more
Author
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more
You May Also Like
“He was bolder in the daylight-most men are.”
Source: The Pickwick Papers
“A dangerous quality, if real; and a not less dangerous one, if feigned.”
Source: Dombey and Son ... With frontispiece by H. K. Browne
Source: Sunday Under Three Heads: Easyread Super Large 24pt Edition
Source: Dickens Ultimate Christmas Collection: The Greatest Stories & Novels for Christmas Time: A Christmas Carol, Doctor Marigold, Oliver Twist, Tom Tiddler's Ground, The Holly-Tree and more (Illustrated): The Best Loved Christmas Classics in One Volume
Source: Great Expectations
Source: Christmas Stories from
Source: The Works of Charles Dickens: Our mutual friend
Source: Our Mutual Friend: Easyread Edition
Source: The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Other Stories
Source: Our Mutual Friend: Easyread Comfort Edition