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There was once a child, and he strolled about a good deal, and thought of a number of things. He had a sister, who was a child too, and his constant companion. These two used to wonder all day long. They wondered at the beauty of the flowers; they wondered at the height and blueness of the sky; they wondered at the depth of the bright water.

Hard Times and Reprinted Pieces by Charles Dickens delve into the heart of 19th-century England, exploring the societal challenges of the Industrial Revolution and offering timeless reflections on human nature.In Hard Times, Dickens paints a vivid picture of the fictional Coketown, a grim industrial city where the cold philosophy of utilitarianism reigns supreme. Through the lives of characters like Thomas Gradgrind, Louisa, and Stephen Blackpool, the novel critiques the dehumanizing effects of industrialization, rigid education systems, and the widening gap between social classes.Meanwhile, ...