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Hard Times

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Anton Lesser
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Hard Times is Dickens's most political novel. Set in the industrial north of England, in Coketown, he examines the lives of working people, who are taught by the capitalists Gradgrind and Bounderby to think only of the facts of life and not to indulge in imagination. Gradgrind’s own children have been so educated and as a result are dysfunctional and disconnected from their feelings. Only the travelling circus company of Sleary seems to offer any hope of humanity in Coketown. Hard Times is a deeply moving story written in anger to strike a blow for the victims of the dehumanising processes of industry.

Download the accompanying reference guide.Public Domain (P)2011 Naxos AudioBooks Classics
Exquisite Writing • Memorable Characters • Heartfelt Emotion • Humorous Elements • Versatile Voice Acting
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Thoroughly enjoyed the narrator and the story. Eight more words are required so I typed that.

Wonderful narrator

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Wonderful story of the human nature while at the same time capturing the essence of what it means to love! The narrator is excellent!

A Dickens Classic

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So fine are his books. You want for nothing with his carefully woven scenarios, and are looking forward to the downfall and exposure of the villain, which he takes great care in creating. You lose yourself. The language is stunning. I can’t get enough. Very very well narrated by Anton Lesser, the man’s a genius. Makes the characters individual, and they completely come alive. Thank yoy Anton, thank you audible, and RIP Charles Dickens.

The weaver

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This is a superb reading of a masterpiece. The reader differentiates each character in an unforgettable way.

Amazing

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I am so amazed by how Hard Times is weaved exactly by this suitable voice! It feels like that I could see the characters in front of me! Even the women parts has been voiced so great!👍🏻

Fantastic! And moving!

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I can’t say enough about this reader. So immensely good especially with some difficult accents. Also one of Dickens’s most clear narratives. Excellent!

One of the best narrators

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wonderful story and well done narration - love Dickens - highly recommend to anyone

Wonderful

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Lesser makes sometimes difficult to read, Dickens, lively and engaging. I will look for the rest of his narrations.

Anton Lesser is THE BEST Narrator ever!

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I enjoyed the story and the reader was very talented performing all the different characters' voices even the various women!

Engaging story very well read

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Lesser’s voice is unusual but very captivating. The novel is almost more like one of Dickens’ Christmas stories.

Lesser’s voice is unusual but very captivating.

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