Many of the characters–including Gradgrind eventually–try and fail to resist Bounderby’s influence, to their own demise. Bounderby is owner of the local mill and Gradgrind, his employee, is the schoolmaster–together they define and enforce the town’s moral character with an iron fist. The world of Hard Times For These Times revolves around a small industrial town firmly in the grip of one businessman. The classic tale of a group of English school boys who are left stranded on an unpopulated island, and who must confront not only the defects of their society but the defects of their own natures. Her unwillingness to marry him threatens the future of her family. Darcy, a mysterious and arrogant wealthy man. This is a 19th century England romantic story of the rebellious Elizabeth Bennet, a strong-willed young woman and Mr. He turns to the rich mystery and beauty of India and is finally forced to choose between love and revenge. Then he sets out on a one-man search for the truth behind his dismissal. He returns to England where his life falls apart and his marriage breaks up. He Knows Too Much:Īn English company executive in India is dismissed after he tries to uncover corruption within his company. When he reads about foreign volunteers heading to the war in Spain, he knows what he must do. Freddie’s War:įreddie is a working-class English boy who is desperate for more excitement in his life. When Jane starts the dangerous pursuit of the killer, she discovers a more terrible plan in operation. But then the rural peace and quiet is suddenly disturbed by a horrible murder. Así que, allá vamos.Ĭhief Inspector Jane Honeywell is a city detective who wonders why she has moved to a sleepy country town – nothing happens in Pilton. Si por el contrario, vais buscando un nivel un poco más alto, no os preocupéis, porque también tenemos un post donde enumeramos 20 libros de lectura en inglés para el nivel B2.Además, podréis leer unas pautas para que así sean más fructíferas vuestras lecturas veraniegas.Įsta semana, subimos un escalón más, y entramos de lleno en el high level del english, empezamos con los niveles C. Esta semana, queremos dar por finiquitado el lote de post de 20 libros de lectura en inglés nivel C1 para este veranito, si queréis leer libros del nivel B1, ya sabéis que tenéis vuestro post pinchando en el enlace. Un lunes más, nos dejamos caer por aquí para traeros un post cargadito de cosas interesantes.

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