Publisher's Synopsis
Great Expectations and Hard Times is a novel written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1904. The book is a combination of two of Dickens' most famous works, Great Expectations and Hard Times. Great Expectations tells the story of a young orphan named Pip who dreams of becoming a gentleman. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggle for self-improvement. Pip's journey takes him from his humble beginnings in the marshes of Kent to the bustling city of London, where he encounters a cast of colorful characters and learns valuable life lessons along the way.Hard Times, on the other hand, is a social commentary on the harsh realities of life in industrial England. The novel is set in the fictional town of Coketown, where the wealthy industrialist Mr. Gradgrind rules with an iron fist. The story follows the lives of several characters, including Gradgrind's own children, as they struggle to survive in a world where hard work is valued above all else.Through both of these stories, Dickens explores the themes of poverty, social injustice, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing world. The book is a masterful work of fiction that continues to captivate readers today with its vivid characters, rich language, and powerful storytelling.With An Introduction, Biographical And Bibliographical, By Charles Dickens The Younger.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
