First published in 1854, Hard Times is a profoundly moving, articulate and searing indictment of the life-reducing effects of the industrial revolution, and certain aspects of enlightenment thinking. Set in the fictional midlands mill-town of Coketown, the narrative centers on the industrialist, Mr Thomas Gradgrind, whose belief in scientific utilitarianism skews his world view and is a motive force, carrying the narrative towards farce and tragedy. Gradgrind's no-nonsense abhorrence of 'fancy' extends to his implementing an ambitious education scheme that aims to exclude all 'nonsense' and keep the minds of young people focused squarely on facts.

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	March 28, 2018
ISBN13	9781986918916
Publishers	Createspace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages	226
Dimensions	178 × 254 × 12 mm · 399 g
Language	English