Hard Times

Autori

• Charles Dickens

Parametri

Pagine

230pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Classici
• Convivenza & Relazioni
• Educazione, istruzione
• Morte
• Narrativa

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

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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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020