Hard Times; Hunted Down; Holiday Romance; And George Silverman's Explanation (1898) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120343161)

Hard Times; Hunted Down; Holiday Romance; And George Silverman's Explanation is a collection of four short stories written by Charles Dickens and published in 1898. The first story, Hard Times, is set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown and explores the harsh realities of life during the Victorian era. The second story, Hunted Down, follows the story of a man who has been wrongfully accused of a crime and is being hunted down by the police. The third story, Holiday Romance, is a lighthearted tale of two young people who fall in love while on holiday in France. The final story, George Silverman's Explanation, tells the story of a young man who has been raised by a strict and abusive father and his journey to find love and redemption. Overall, this collection of short stories showcases Dickens' ability to capture the complexities of human nature and the social issues of his time.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.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 112034316X
ISBN-13: 9781120343161
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2009
Pages: 482
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d