Publisher's Synopsis
Great Expectations and Hard Times is a novel written by the renowned English author Charles Dickens, first published in 1904. The book is a combination of two of Dickens' most famous works, Great Expectations and Hard Times. Great Expectations follows the life of a young orphan named Pip, who dreams of becoming a gentleman and rising above his humble beginnings. He is taken under the wing of a mysterious benefactor who helps him achieve his dreams, but Pip soon realizes that his new life comes at a great cost. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the corrupting influence of wealth.Hard Times, on the other hand, is a satirical novel that takes a critical look at Victorian society and the industrial revolution. The story is set in the fictional town of Coketown, where the wealthy and powerful use their influence to exploit the poor and working-class. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a factory owner, his workers, and a schoolteacher, as they struggle to survive in a world where greed and selfishness reign supreme.Great Expectations and Hard Times is a powerful and thought-provoking work that examines the complexities of human nature and the impact of social and economic systems on individuals and society as a whole. Dickens' masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this book a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
