“He thought of the number of girls and women she had seen marry, how many homes with children in them she had seen grow up around her, how she had contentedly pursued her own lone quite path-for him. ~ Stephen speaking of Rachael”
Book:Hard Times
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
Hard Times
Charles Dickens' 'Hard Times' is a critical examination of the social and economic conditions during the Industrial Revolution. The story is set in the fictional town of Coketown and follows the lives of several characters, including the young Tom Gradgrind and his family. The novel delves into the impact of industrialization on society, the dehumanization of labor, and the importance of empathy and understanding in human relationships. more
Author
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more
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