Hard TimesThis 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 |
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... Thomas Gradgrind. Dickens's novel reveals the tragic result of Gradgrind's clumsy, narrowIntroduction XII minded Utilitarianism, with which he literally grinds his students Dickens_HardTimes_i-xviii 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page xi.
... Thomas Gradgrind. Dickens's novel reveals the tragic result of Gradgrind's clumsy, narrowIntroduction XII minded Utilitarianism, with which he literally grinds his students Dickens_HardTimes_i-xviii 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page xi.
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... gives workers the right to vote. 1870:Married Women's Property Act allows women some property rights. Hard Times c Inscribed to Thomas Carlyle Characters c BITZER, Dickens_HardTimes_i-xviii 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page xviii.
... gives workers the right to vote. 1870:Married Women's Property Act allows women some property rights. Hard Times c Inscribed to Thomas Carlyle Characters c BITZER, Dickens_HardTimes_i-xviii 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page xviii.
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Charles Dickens. Hard Times c Inscribed to Thomas Carlyle Characters c BITZER, a well-crammed pupil Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 1 HARD TIMES.
Charles Dickens. Hard Times c Inscribed to Thomas Carlyle Characters c BITZER, a well-crammed pupil Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 1 HARD TIMES.
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Charles Dickens. Inscribed to Thomas Carlyle Characters c BITZER, a well-crammed pupil in Mr. Gradgrind's model Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 3.
Charles Dickens. Inscribed to Thomas Carlyle Characters c BITZER, a well-crammed pupil in Mr. Gradgrind's model Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 3.
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... THOMAS GRADGRIND, a retired wholesale hardware merchant THOMAS , his youngest son; a selfish, illGRADGRIND natured whelp MR . JAMES HARTHOUSE, a friend of Mr. Gradgrind's SIGNOR , a clown in Sleary's Circus Troupe JUPE MR ...
... THOMAS GRADGRIND, a retired wholesale hardware merchant THOMAS , his youngest son; a selfish, illGRADGRIND natured whelp MR . JAMES HARTHOUSE, a friend of Mr. Gradgrind's SIGNOR , a clown in Sleary's Circus Troupe JUPE MR ...
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