Hard Times
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Coketown is dominated by the figure of Mr Thomas Gradgrind, school headmaster and model of Utilitarian success. Feeding both his pupils and family with facts, he bans fancy and wonder from any young minds. As a consequence, his obedient daughter Louisa marries the loveless businessman and 'bully of humanity' Mr Bounderby, and his son Tom rebels to become embroiled in gambling and robbery. And, as ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Penguin Young Readers Group |
Binding | Paperback (158 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 288 |
ISBN-10 | 0140620443 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0140620443 |
Publication Date | 10/30/1998 |
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