Hard Times Dickens

Hard Times tells the story of Coketown, a fictional industrial city where fact and logic dominate every aspect of life. Through characters like the stern Mr. Gradgrind and his daughter Louisa, Dickens critiques the harshness of utilitarianism and the neglect of imagination and compassion. The novel highlights social injustice, the struggles of working-class families, and the need for balance between reason and emotion.