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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Gary Stevenson
when discussing how the rich have always tried to avoid taxation.
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145. Gary Stevenson: Masculinity, Money, and the Myth of Meritocracy (Part 2)
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Patrick Lencioni
as the title of a book that inspired the podcast episode's theme.
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242. Hard Times with Dave Ramsey: The Bright Side of Adversity
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Angelina Stanford
in a historical context.
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Episode 71: Phantastes, Ch. 1-4
Mentioned as one of Dickens' most famous works.
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Charles Dickens | A Very Dickens Christmas | 3
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Jameson Olsen
in the context of his writing process and the book's impact.
A Christmas Carol \\ Remembrance, Awareness, Projection
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Tanya Charlton
as a fictional example of what progressivism is and the tragedy of it.
Life-Changing Books That Inspired Our Classical Education
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Studs Terkel
mentions this book as one of his earlier works, focusing on people's memories of the depression of the 1930s.
Studs, teachers and students have a conversation at a high school where there is controversy over the use of the book "Working"
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Angelina Stanford
in comparison to Coleridge's ideas on imagination.
Episode 247: Introduction to "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Hanif Abdurraqib
while discussing the impact of the pandemic on live music and the collaborative nature of music.
The Sunday Read: 'Hard Times'

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