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Set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, this novel explores the struggles of individuals in a society driven by utilitarianism. Through the lives of characters like Thomas Gradgrind and Stephen Blackpool, the narrative critiques the dehumanizing effects of a rigid education system and the harsh realities of working-class life. Themes of social injustice, personal morality, and the importance of imagination versus cold facts are woven throughout, offering a poignant commentary on the era's socio-economic challenges.
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- Title
- Hard Times
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Dickens
- Publisher
- Public Publishing
- Released
- 2020
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9781800606845
- Series
- Real Reads
- Rating
- 3.45 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, this novel explores the struggles of individuals in a society driven by utilitarianism. Through the lives of characters like Thomas Gradgrind and Stephen Blackpool, the narrative critiques the dehumanizing effects of a rigid education system and the harsh realities of working-class life. Themes of social injustice, personal morality, and the importance of imagination versus cold facts are woven throughout, offering a poignant commentary on the era's socio-economic challenges.