Hard Times

Autor*innen

• Charles Dickens

Reihen

• Echte Lektüren

Parameter

• 230 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Familie
• Gesellschaftskritik
• Historische Romane
• Viktorianisches Zeitalter

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Set in a grim industrial town, the narrative explores the struggles of the working class against a backdrop of utilitarian philosophy. The story follows several characters, including the stern schoolmaster Gradgrind, who prioritizes facts over imagination, and the oppressed workers facing harsh realities. Themes of social injustice, the importance of compassion, and the impact of education on society are intricately woven throughout, offering a critique of Victorian values and the dehumanizing effects of industrialization.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020