The Chimes【電子書籍】[ Charles Dickens ]

＜p＞The Chimes is a powerful and emotionally charged novella by Charles Dickens that delivers a passionate critique of social injustice, poverty, and moral hypocrisy. Written as part of Dickens's Christmas books, the story blends realism with supernatural elements to challenge harsh attitudes toward the poor in Victorian society. The story follows Toby "Trotty" Veck, a humble ticket-porter whose life has been shaped by hardship and self-doubt. Influenced by the cold philosophies of the wealthy and powerful, Trotty comes to believe that poverty is a personal failure and that people like himself are a burden on society. On New Year's Eve, as the church bellsーknown as the Chimesーring out, Trotty experiences a series of haunting visions that force him to confront the devastating consequences of despair, injustice, and social cruelty. Through these visions, Dickens exposes the damaging effects of neglect, exploitation, and moral indifference, particularly toward working-class families. At th．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る