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Set against the backdrop of Victorian Britain, this novel explores the stark social and economic divide between mill owners and workers. Through its vivid characters and compelling narrative, it critiques the harsh realities of industrialization and the dehumanizing effects of a purely utilitarian society. Dickens's portrayal of the struggles faced by the working class serves as a poignant commentary on the moral implications of capitalism, making it a significant work in the social reform literature of its time.
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Hard times, Charles Dickens
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- Released
- 1959
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- Title
- Hard times
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Dickens
- Publisher
- Collins
- Released
- 1959
- Category
- World prose
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- Set against the backdrop of Victorian Britain, this novel explores the stark social and economic divide between mill owners and workers. Through its vivid characters and compelling narrative, it critiques the harsh realities of industrialization and the dehumanizing effects of a purely utilitarian society. Dickens's portrayal of the struggles faced by the working class serves as a poignant commentary on the moral implications of capitalism, making it a significant work in the social reform literature of its time.