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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... Gives a series of public readings. Separates from his wife. Publishes A Tale of Two Cities. Publishes Great Expectations. Our Mutual Friend begins serial publication. Dies on June 9 of a cerebral hemorrhage, leaving the serial novel The ...
... Gives a series of public readings. Separates from his wife. Publishes A Tale of Two Cities. Publishes Great Expectations. Our Mutual Friend begins serial publication. Dies on June 9 of a cerebral hemorrhage, leaving the serial novel The ...
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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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... Give me your definition of a horse.” (Sissy Jupe thrown into the greatest alarm by this demand.) “Girl number twenty unable to define a horse!” said Mr. Gradgrind, for the general behoof of all the little pitchers. “Girl number twenty ...
... Give me your definition of a horse.” (Sissy Jupe thrown into the greatest alarm by this demand.) “Girl number twenty unable to define a horse!” said Mr. Gradgrind, for the general behoof of all the little pitchers. “Girl number twenty ...
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... give his first lesson here, Mr. Gradgrind, I shall be happy, at your request, to observe his mode of procedure.” Mr. Gradgrind was much obliged. “Mr. McChoakumchild, we only wait for you.” So Mr. McChoakumchild began in his best manner ...
... give his first lesson here, Mr. Gradgrind, I shall be happy, at your request, to observe his mode of procedure.” Mr. Gradgrind was much obliged. “Mr. McChoakumchild, we only wait for you.” So Mr. McChoakumchild began in his best manner ...
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... of fact tumbling on her—Mrs. Gradgrind hoped it was a dry ditch? “No! As wet as a sop. A foot of water in it,” said Mr. Bounderby. 28 Charles Dickens “Enough to give a baby a cold,” Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 27.
... of fact tumbling on her—Mrs. Gradgrind hoped it was a dry ditch? “No! As wet as a sop. A foot of water in it,” said Mr. Bounderby. 28 Charles Dickens “Enough to give a baby a cold,” Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 27.
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