Hard Times

Hard Times by Charles Dickens is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 288 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.

What it's about

Hard Times takes place in the industrial town of Coketown having a memorable cast of characters such as Professor Gradgrind, the factory owner Bounderby, the beautiful Sissy Jupe and the noble Stephen Blackpool. In the beginning Mr. Gradgrind, a wealthy and retired merchant addresses a group of young students at his school in Coketown, England. He is rigid, self-centred. He teaches his pupils based on the practical experience and raises his children with this belief. This novel carries an influential message and remains one of the most widely read of Dickens' novels. It exposes capitalist exploitation during the Industrial Revolution and a criticism of the philosophy of materialism.

Book details

• Author: Charles Dickens
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 288
• Publisher: V&S Publishers
• Published: (01/07/2022)
• Category: Classics

Frequently asked questions

Is Hard Times available in paperback or hardcover?

This listing is for the paperback edition of Hard Times.

What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote Hard Times?

Hard Times is written by Charles Dickens.

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