Charles Dickens: Hard Times
No. of pages 96
Published: 2021
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"Hard Times" by Charles Dickens is a critique of industrial society and its impact on humanity. Set in the fictional town of Coketown, the story follows Thomas Gradgrind, a strict utilitarian who prioritizes facts over imagination and emotion. Gradgrind's educational methods stifle creativity in his children—Louisa and Tom—leading to personal struggles and discontent. The novel weaves together their lives with those of other characters, exploring themes of social justice, class disparity, and the dehumanizing effects of industrialization. Through vivid storytelling, Dickens emphasizes the need for compassion and the importance of balancing reason with emotional intelligence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Sweet Cherry Easy Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 4-9 years.
There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Sweet Cherry Publishing .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period.
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