Feeding both his pupils and family with facts, Mr Thomas Gradgrind bans fancy and wonder from young minds. As a consequence his daughter Louisa marries the loveless businessman, and his son Tom rebels to become embroiled in gambling and robbery. Then, their fortunes cross with a circus girl Sissy Jupe and a weaver Stephen Blackpool.
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"This is a work indispensable for a discussion of the reflection of the process of industrialization in European Realism as well as the question of education. A superb social commentary on the times."--Sven H. Rossel, University of Washington"Nicely printed, but inexpensive, clear edition--what I'm looking for."--Dr. Dolores Luhr, La Salle University
Book Description:
Cambridge Literature is a series of literary texts edited for study by students aged 14–18 in English-speaking classrooms. It will include novels, poetry, short stories, essays, travel-writing and other non-fiction.
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- PublisherPenguin Classics
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0141031727
- ISBN 13 9780141031729
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages384
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