Dickens' Works Barnaby Rudge and Hard Times

This book is a compilation of two of Charles Dickens' most famous works, Barnaby Rudge and Hard Times. Barnaby Rudge is a historical novel set during the Gordon Riots of 1780 in London, England. It follows the story of the mentally disabled Barnaby Rudge, his mother, and their involvement in the riots. The novel also features a romance subplot and explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal.Hard Times, on the other hand, is a social novel set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown, England. It follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy factory owner Thomas Gradgrind, his daughter Louisa, and the impoverished laborer Stephen Blackpool. The novel critiques the utilitarian philosophy of the time and explores themes of education, class, and industrialization.Overall, this book offers readers a glimpse into the world of Victorian England through the eyes of one of its most celebrated authors, Charles Dickens.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.