Hard Times
Hard Times
Hard Times, published in 1854 by Charles Dickens, is his shortest full-length novel set in the fictional industrial city of Coketown. The story critiques the utilitarian philosophy of the era, showcasing characters who either succumb to or resist the oppressive societal norms. Notable for its ironic narration and memorable figures like the hypocritical banker Josiah Bounderby and the fact-driven schoolmaster Thomas Gradgrind, the novel highlights the struggles between fact and fancy in Victorian society.
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Hard Times (version 2 dramatic reading)
Version 2 · Karen Savage · 12h 0m
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Hard Times (version 3), Locked Out and On Strike
Version 3 · Phil Benson · 11h 41m
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Kirsten Ferreri, Stewart Wills, Rosalind Wills, Joseph Ugoretz +6 more
