Dombey and Son Chapter 6 - Paul's Second Deprivation
In which we accompany young Paul and his nurses to the uncertain and turbulent environs of Staggs’s Gardens, where new and unyielding changes disturb the humble dwellings and community, and meet with ...
22 Jan 55min
Dombey and Son Chapter 5 - Paul's Progress and Christening
In which we observe the tender yet constrained unfolding of little Paul’s early days, under the watchful eyes of Miss Tox and Mrs Chick, culminating in a pompous and chilly christening harbouring quie...
22 Jan 51min
Dombey and Son Chapter 4 - In which some more First Appearances are made on the Stage of these Adventures
In which we are introduced to the quaint and somewhat antiquated shop of Solomon Gills, a Ships’ Instrument-maker, and his lively nephew Walter, whose youthful enthusiasm contrasts with the gentleman’...
22 Jan 36min
Dombey and Son Chapter 3 - In which Mr Dombey, as a Man and a Father, is seen at the Head of the Home-Department
In which we witness the sombre order and chilling quiet that settles upon the once lively home, as the household contends with grief and the weighty presence of Mr Dombey’s austere authority. The gent...
22 Jan 31min
Dombey and Son Chapter 2 - In which Timely Provision is made for an Emergency that will sometimes arise in the best-regulated Families
In which we are introduced to the complex household arrangements necessitated by a recent bereavement, where the solemn duties of mourning intertwine with the practical difficulties of securing suitab...
22 Jan 34min
Dombey and Son Chapter 1 - Dombey and Son
In which we are introduced to the solemn domestic scene of a man, his newborn son, and the fragile condition of his wife, whose life hangs in delicate balance amid the quiet stirrings of family and du...
22 Jan 34min
Dombey and Son - Prefaces of 1848 and 1867
In which we see the author express his gratitude for the sympathy shown, and make a few remarks on common misreadings of character.
22 Jan 3min
Our Mutual Friend Postscript - In Lieu of Preface
In which the author explains the difficulty of subtly handling hidden plot elements. He furthermore shares his harsh view of the Poor Law’s administration.
21 Jan 5min
