Hard Times

Hard Times is a powerful critique of industrial society and rigid education in Victorian England. The story follows the lives of Coketown’s residents—particularly the utilitarian Mr. Gradgrind and the spirited Louisa—showing how cold logic and lack of imagination can damage human relationships. Dickens weaves social commentary with vivid characters, revealing the struggles between fact and feeling, work and happiness. This collector’s edition preserves the classic text in a beautifully crafted format.