Slechte Tijden
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Language: DutchPublished:
Authors:
- Dickens, Charles
1812 - 1870
About this book
In an era marked by industrial upheaval and social strife, "Slechte Tijden" by Charles Dickens critiques the relentless pursuit of fact over imagination. Through the character of Thomas Gradgrind, a schoolmaster who champions a rigid educational system, Dickens exposes the dangers of valuing cold rationality at the expense of human emotion and creativity. The novel serves as a poignant exploration of the consequences of a society that prioritizes utilitarianism, illustrated through Gradgrind's unyielding adherence to "facts" and the stark realities faced by his students. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, "Slechte Tijden" invites readers to reflect on the balance between knowledge and empathy in the quest for progress.
