Hard Times - Charles Dickens

Crafted with the utmost care, our Title Page literary posters celebrate the spirit of the text with a visually captivating design reminiscent of the elegant title pages of literary classics. Each piece uses an evocative quote in eloquent typography to convey the themes that make these literary treasures so unforgettable.

We currently offer 3 for 2 across all our prints, automatically applied at checkout. 

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Don't miss the opportunity to surround yourself with the beauty and inspiration of the literary world or give a personal and meaningful literary gift to fellow book lovers.

We encourage you to read the ‘The Story’ tab to share our love of the text and understand the story behind our book poster design.

Product Details

Sizing

• A5: 210 x 148 mm (8.3 x 5.8 in)
• A4: 297 x 210 mm (11.7 x 8.3 in)
• A3: 420 x 297 mm (16.5 x 11.7 in)
• A2: 594 x 420 mm (23.4 x 16.5 in)

Packaging and Delivery

• Please see our Delivery Information for shipping times, costs, and free delivery offers.
• All items dispatched within 1 – 3 working days in protective sustainable packaging.
  
• Dedicated customer support with replies to all queries within 24 hours.
• Fine-art matte paper with vivid archival ink.
• FSC-certified wood frames with shatterproof plexiglass.
• Please see our FAQs for further information, or to contact us about customising your item.

Create a space with your dream bookish décor that reflects your passion for literature and inspires your imagination - be it a grand reading corner, cosy book nook, or elegant bookshelf décor.

The Story 

"There is a wisdom of the head and there is a wisdom of the heart."

Although he tried to hide it from his social circle, Dickens was no stranger to the difficulties of the lower classes. All of Dickens' work is coloured by these experiences but none more so than in Hard Times. In the fictional northern mill town of Coketon, we see the human cost of industrialism - the broken backs on which society stood. 

Our bookish print uses a Charles Dickens quote to capture the contrast between the utilitarian wisdom responsible for industrialisation and the wisdom of the heart in its understanding of human suffering. We use a watercolour depicting a scene common to the fume-filled sky of Victorian England. Nevertheless, hope remains in the sun rays still able to cut through the smog of Coketon.  This results in a vintage book poster perfect for readers and book lovers looking for literary gifts to curate an authentic bookish decor experience that stays true to the themes of this literary classic.

Our bookish wall art is a social justice art-inspired bookish gift perfect for any reading corner!

Take Charles Dickens' Hard Times beyond the shelf with our book poster. This book cover art print brings wisdom to any home decor - a great bookish gift for the book nook of book lovers!