Hard Times (version 2 dramatic reading)
Hard Times, written by Charles Dickens in 1854, critiques the rigid educational and social systems of Victorian England. The story follows Mr. Gradgrind, who prioritizes facts over imagination, leading to disastrous outcomes for his children, Louisa and Tom. Set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown, the novel satirizes capitalism, class stratification, and Utilitarianism. This version features a dramatic reading by a full cast of LibriVox volunteers, bringing Dickens' characters to life.
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Hard Times
Version 1 · Group narration · 10h 54m
Hard Times (version 3), Locked Out and On Strike
Version 3 · Phil Benson · 11h 41m
