What is time of hope?

"Time of Hope" is a novel written by C. P. Snow, published in 1949. The novel is the first in a series of eleven books called "Strangers and Brothers". "Time of Hope" depicts the story of the main protagonist, Lewis Eliot, who grows up in a poor family in an industrial town in England. Lewis manages to get an education and becomes a successful lawyer and writer. The novel explores various themes such as social class, education, the possibility of social mobility, and the struggle for personal and professional fulfillment. "Time of Hope" is considered one of Snow's best works and is well-regarded for its realistic portrayal of British society in the mid-twentieth century.