Dombey and Son is a novel by Charles Dickens that was first published in 1848. This adaptation for the stage was written by John Brougham and first performed in 1848. The play has all the drama, humor, and social commentary of the original novel, and is a must-see for fans of Dickens and Victorian literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.