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Book Summary
Hard Times is a sweeping classic set against the grit and progress of the Industrial Revolution. This timeless novel probes the clash between cold practicality and the warmth of human emotion, following the Gradgrind family as they move through a world ruled by logic, numbers, and profit. Perfect for readers who enjoy literary classics, social drama, and character studies, Hard Times offers thoughtful, compassionate insight into what truly matters in life.
Written in Dickens's signature blend of social realism and sharp wit, Hard Times follows the intertwined lives of Thomas Gradgrind, his children, and the people around them. The narrative unfolds through episodes of factory life, schooling, and intimate moments, all told with lucid pacing and memorable dialogue. What makes the experience rewarding is the way the book blends clear storytelling with a persistent moral inquiry about what counts as a good life.
Readers meet Louisa and Tom as they navigate a world that prizes fact over feeling, and they witness choices that test loyalty, love, and conscience. The setting—smoky mills, crowded classrooms, and bustling streets—frames a journey that asks whether imagination and empathy can endure when wealth and efficiency seem to offer all the answers. Hard Times invites you to consider how happiness is built, not merely earned, and to reflect on the human costs of a society that values profit above people.
Reading Hard Times leaves you with a deeper appreciation for imagination, compassion, and human connection, reminding readers that meaning comes from heart as much as from skill or wealth. It offers a hopeful, reflective perspective on happiness and a lasting invitation to consider what really matters in a busy, modern world.
Product Details
Author
Charles Dickens
Publisher
Prh
Number of Pages
304
Language
English
SKU
BK0503621
ISBN
9789815202489
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 250
₹ 212
15% Off
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