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"Hard Times" by Charles Dickens is a powerful social commentary on the harsh realities of industrialization in 19th-century England. This podcast explores the struggles of factory workers, the stark class divisions, and the dehumanizing effects of utilitarianism. Join us as we dive into the lives of memorable characters like Thomas Gradgrind and Louisa Bounderby, reflecting on themes of education, empathy, and moral responsibility in a mechanized society.

Hard Times and Reprinted Pieces by Charles Dickens delve into the heart of 19th-century England, exploring the societal challenges of the Industrial Revolution and offering timeless reflections on human nature.In Hard Times, Dickens paints a vivid picture of the fictional Coketown, a grim industrial city where the cold philosophy of utilitarianism reigns supreme. Through the lives of characters like Thomas Gradgrind, Louisa, and Stephen Blackpool, the novel critiques the dehumanizing effects of industrialization, rigid education systems, and the widening gap between social classes.Meanwhile, ...