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A Tale of Two Cities : A Norton Critical Edition
Overview
This Norton Critical Edition includes:
- The first edition of the novel (1859) accompanied by twenty-seven illustrations, from original images by Halbot Knight Browne ("Phiz") to cartoons from The Simpsons.
- An expansive introduction and detailed explanatory annotations by Robert Douglas-Fairhurst.
- Thematically organized contextual materials designed to promote classroom discussion. Topics include "Dickens on France and the French," "Revolution and Aftermath," "Living Graves," "Learning French," "The Composition of A Tale of Two Cities," and "Theatrical Versions."
- Fourteen major critical assessments of A Tale of Two Cities: five contemporary reviews and nine modern essays.
- A chronology and a selected bibliography.
About the Series
Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format--annotated text, contexts, and criticism--helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780393264234
- ISBN-10: 0393264238
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
- Publish Date: September 2019
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.75 pounds
- Page Count: 448
- Reading Level: Ages 8-12
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