| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Translator |
Tuomikoski, Aino, 1889-1958 |
| Title |
Dombey ja Poika 2
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1925.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dombey_and_Son Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dombey_ja_poika
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translation of second part of Dombey and Son.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| 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.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dysfunctional families -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Businesspeople -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Family-owned business enterprises -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74267 |
| Release Date |
Aug 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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