Vintage English Book – Hard Times – Charles Dickens – Collins English Library

Title: Hard Times  

Author: Charles Dickens  

Edition: Collins English Library, Graded Reader  

Adapted by: Viola Huggins  

Publisher: Collins English Library, under license of Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd.  

Printed by: International Printing House, Egypt  

Edition Details: Fourth impression, 1993, designated for sale only within the Arab Republic of Egypt  

Language: English  

Vocabulary Range: Approximately 2,500 words  

Cover Photo: Patrick Allen and Granada Television (with permission)  

Condition: Very good

Description:  

This vintage edition of "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens, published as part of the Collins English Library, provides a vivid and thought-provoking portrayal of Coketown—a fictional industrial city dominated by facts and utilitarian values. Dickens explores the dangers of a life devoid of imagination through the Gradgrind family, especially the rigid and imposing Mr. Gradgrind, whose character is introduced in the first chapter, "The One Thing Needed." The adaptation by Viola Huggins simplifies the text for educational use, expanding vocabulary and making Dickens' critique of social issues and utilitarianism accessible to more readers.

This edition was printed in Egypt under license, intended for educational distribution in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and includes a legal deposit number. The book features a photograph on the cover reproduced with permission.

A classic addition for lovers of vintage literature, Dickens fans, or collectors of graded readers. Please see pictures for details on the book’s conditionwhat you see is what you will receive.