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Hard Times
Book • 2016
Charles Dickens's "Hard Times" is a social critique that explores the dehumanizing effects of industrialization and utilitarianism.
The novel contrasts the pragmatic worldview of Mr. Gradgrind, who emphasizes facts and figures above all else, with the imaginative spirit of Sissy Jupe.
Through its vivid characters and compelling narrative, the novel exposes the flaws of a society that prioritizes reason over emotion and empathy.
Dickens's powerful portrayal of social injustice and the importance of human connection continues to resonate with readers today.
The novel's enduring relevance lies in its exploration of timeless themes of social inequality and the human need for compassion.
The novel contrasts the pragmatic worldview of Mr. Gradgrind, who emphasizes facts and figures above all else, with the imaginative spirit of Sissy Jupe.
Through its vivid characters and compelling narrative, the novel exposes the flaws of a society that prioritizes reason over emotion and empathy.
Dickens's powerful portrayal of social injustice and the importance of human connection continues to resonate with readers today.
The novel's enduring relevance lies in its exploration of timeless themes of social inequality and the human need for compassion.
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