Hard Times - Charles Dickens - Bog

Hard Times is a novel written by Charles Dickens that was first published in 1854. The story is set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown, England during the mid-19th century, and it explores the social and economic conditions of the time. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Thomas Gradgrind, a schoolmaster who believes in the importance of facts and logic over imagination and emotion, and his daughter Louisa, who struggles with the limitations imposed on her by her father's philosophy. The novel also focuses on the plight of the working class, particularly the factory workers who are exploited by their employers and forced to live in squalor. Through the story of these characters, Dickens offers a scathing critique of the industrial revolution and the dehumanizing effects of capitalism. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of the harsh realities of life in the 19th century, and its themes of social injustice and the struggle for human dignity continue to resonate with readers today.Woes of Victorian life for the underclass.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.