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"Hard Times," "Hunted Down," "Holiday Romance," and "George Silverman's Explanation"
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Set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, the narrative explores the harsh conditions faced by mill workers in a fictional town. Characters such as the rigid Mr. Gradgrind and the empathetic Sissy Jupe illustrate a critique of a society obsessed with utilitarianism and materialism. The story emphasizes themes of love, compassion, and the essential role of imagination in human life, highlighting the stark contrast between cold rationality and the warmth of human connection.
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"Hard Times," "Hunted Down," "Holiday Romance," and "George Silverman's Explanation", Charles Dickens
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- "Hard Times," "Hunted Down," "Holiday Romance," and "George Silverman's Explanation"
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Dickens
- Publisher
- Wildside Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 396
- ISBN13
- 9781434422910
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, the narrative explores the harsh conditions faced by mill workers in a fictional town. Characters such as the rigid Mr. Gradgrind and the empathetic Sissy Jupe illustrate a critique of a society obsessed with utilitarianism and materialism. The story emphasizes themes of love, compassion, and the essential role of imagination in human life, highlighting the stark contrast between cold rationality and the warmth of human connection.