About “Hard Times”
Hard Times by Charles Dickens is a critical examination of Victorian industrial society and the rigid utilitarian philosophy that shaped it. The novel centers on Thomas Gradgrind, a schoolmaster whose strict, fact-based approach to education reflects the era's emphasis on practicality over emotion. Set in a small town, the story captures the details of everyday life while exploring deep philosophical questions. Through its characters and themes, the novel challenges the limitations of a purely utilitarian worldview. Ultimately, it celebrates love, hope, and the power of imagination.
Book details
- Published
- 1854
- Latest edition
- 2023 · ISBN 9781914602245
- ISBN
- 9798892670630
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiempos difíciles | 2024 | 9798892670647 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Hard Times | 2023 | 9781914602245 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Hard Times Illustrated | 2022 | 9798414939139 | Buy on Amazon | |
| World's Great Classics | 2022 | 9798804922758 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Hard Times Illustrated | 2022 | 9798813133749 | Buy on Amazon | |
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| World's Great Classics | 2022 | 9798808803220 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Hard Times | 2022 | 9781458340306 | Buy on Amazon | |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Hard Times?
Hard Times by Charles Dickens has 336 pages.
