"My satire is against those who see figures and averages, and nothing else," proclaimed Charles Dickens in explaining the theme of this classic novel. Published in 1854, the story concerns one Thomas Gradgrind, a "fanatic of the demonstrable fact," who raises his children, Tom and Louisa, in a stifl
Hard Times by Charles Dickens
โ Scribed by Charles Dickens
- Publisher
- Halcyon Press Ltd.;Signet Classic
- Year
- 2010;2014
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 211 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 1101042192
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โฆ Synopsis
Like most of Charles Dickens' other works, HARD TIMES is a social commentary on mid-19th century England. Set in the fictional English industrial city of Coketown, HARD TIMES examines the lives of workers during England's industrial revolution who endure horrific working conditions and dangers as they struggle to survive and provide for their families.
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