Dombey ja Poika 2 by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Translator Tuomikoski, Aino, 1889-1958
Title Dombey ja Poika 2
Original Publication Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1925.
Note Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Translation of second part of Dombey and Son.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Dombey ja Poika II" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story delves into themes of wealth, family relations, and social status, following the protagonist Mr. Paul Dombey and his nuanced relationships, especially with his children. The novel captures the complexities of familial duty and personal ambition through the characters' struggles and interactions. At the start of the narrative, the setting is established with a somber church scene as the morning slowly arrives. The mood is heavy with lingering shadows of the night, symbolizing the emotional undertones surrounding the wedding that is about to take place. Key characters are introduced, including the anxious churchwarden Mr. Sownds and Mrs. Miff, who prepares for the ceremonies and reflects on past events linked to the Dombey family. Simultaneously, the bustling activity in the Dombey household reveals the excitement and tension among the servants, providing a glimpse into the societal dynamics of the time. The chapter foreshadows the intertwining fates of the characters and sets the stage for significant developments in the Dombey family's story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Dysfunctional families -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Businesspeople -- Fiction
Subject Family-owned business enterprises -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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