Hard Times

Narrated by Cyril Taylor-Carr , The Cliff

Released: February 16, 2023
Length: 10 hrs 51 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Icon Audio Arts

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"Hard Times" by Charles Dickens is a concise novel set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown, exploring the social and economic issues of Victorian England. The story follows Thomas Gradgrind, a strict advocate of facts and practicality, and his children as they navigate a world shaped by utilitarian values. Dickens offers a satirical and insightful look at the era's societal norms without scenes in London, highlighting the stark realities of industrial life and its impact on individuals.

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