Hard Times

Autori

• Charles Dickens

Serie

• Letture Vere

Parametri

• 230 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Critica sociale
• Epoca Vittoriana
• Famiglia
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica

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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020