Hard times
Dickens, Charles, 1812-18702011
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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.
Main title:
Hard times / Charles Dickens.
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Imprint:
London : Penguin Classics, 2011.
Collation:
368 p. ; 20 cm.
ISBN:
9780141198347 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.8
Language:
English
BRN:
1866036