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Hard Times

Charles Dickens

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Table of Contents

Analysis of Major Characters

Themes, Motifs & Symbols

Summary & Analysis

Book the First: Sowing: Chapters 1–4

Book the First: Sowing: Chapters 5–8

Book the First: Sowing: Chapters 9–12

Book the First: Sowing: Chapters 13–16

Book the Second: Reaping: Chapters 1–4

Book the Second: Reaping: Chapters 5–8

Book the Second: Reaping: Chapters 9–12

Book the Third: Garnering: Chapters 1–4

Book the Third: Garnering: Chapters 5–9

Important Quotations Explained

Study Questions & Essay Topics

Suggestions for Further Reading

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