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Overview

This story of class conflict in Victorian England serves as a powerful critique of the social injustices that plagued the Industrial Revolution. Always concerned with issues of class, social injustice, and employment, Dickens shows in Hard Times, written in 1854, a broader concern with the philosophies and economic movements which underlie those issues. Three parallel story lines reflect a broad cross-section of society and its thinking. This edition includes:
-A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information
-A chronology of the author's life and work
-A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context
-An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations
-Detailed explanatory notes
-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781416523734
  • ISBN-10: 1416523731
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Publish Date: January 2007
  • Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.45 pounds
  • Page Count: 448

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