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Dombey and Son
by Charles DICKENS (1812 - 1870)Chapter 29: The Opening of the Eyes of Mrs Chick
Charles Dickens the author of Dombey and Son, originally wrote the book in installments which were published from October 1846 to April 1848 under the title Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son: Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation. The story centers around Paul Dombey, the stern owner of the Firm. He is totally immersed in having his newly born son continue the business, and entirely neglects his daughter Florence. Tragedy occurs, and Florence’s plight worsens. As the years go by, Mr. Dombey sees to it that the man she loves, his employee, is sent far away. Mr Dombey remarries, but his marriage is eventually destroyed, his fortune gone, he becomes destitute. Finally he accepts help from his daughter, and life changes for him. Many wonderful characters interweave the tale, as in all Dickens literary masterpieces. (Summary by Mil Nicholson)
Listen next episodes of Dombey and Son:
Chapter 30: The Interval before the Marriage , Chapter 31: The Wedding , Chapter 32: The Wooden Midshipman goes to Pieces , Chapter 33: Contrasts , Chapter 34: Another Mother and Daughter , Chapter 35: The Happy Pair , Chapter 36: Housewarming , Chapter 37: More Warnings than One , Chapter 38: Miss Tox improves an Old Acquaintance , Chapter 39: Further Adventures of Captain Edward Cuttle, Mariner , Chapter 40: Domestic Relations , Chapter 41: New Voices in the Waves , Chapter 42: Confidential and Accidental , Chapter 43: The Watches of the Night , Chapter 44: A Separation , Chapter 45: The Trusty Agent , Chapter 46: Recognizant and Reflective , Chapter 47: The Thunderbolt , Chapter 48: The Flight of Florence , Chapter 49: The Midshipman makes a Discovery , Chapter 50: Mr Toots's Complaint , Chapter 51: Mr Dombey and the World , Chapter 52: Secret Intelligence , Chapter 53: More Intelligence , Chapter 54: The Fugitives , Chapter 55: Rob the Grinder loses his Place , Chapter 56: Several People delighted, and the Game Chicken disgusted , Chapter 57: Another Wedding , Chapter 58: After a lapse , Chapter 59: Retribution , Chapter 60: Chiefly Matrimonial , Chapter 61: Relenting , Chapter 62: Final