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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... was helped by the speaker's voice, which was inflexible, dry, and dictatorial. The emphasis was helped by the 10 Charles Dickens speaker's hair, which bristled on the skirts 9 Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 9.
... was helped by the speaker's voice, which was inflexible, dry, and dictatorial. The emphasis was helped by the 10 Charles Dickens speaker's hair, which bristled on the skirts 9 Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 9.
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... voice, and with another curtsey. “Then he has no business to do it,” said Mr. Gradgrind. “Tell him he mustn't. Cecilia Jupe. Let me see. What is your father?” “He belongs to the horse-riding, if you please, sir.” Mr. Gradgrind frowned ...
... voice, and with another curtsey. “Then he has no business to do it,” said Mr. Gradgrind. “Tell him he mustn't. Cecilia Jupe. Let me see. What is your father?” “He belongs to the horse-riding, if you please, sir.” Mr. Gradgrind frowned ...
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... self-made man. A man who was always proclaiming, through that brassy speaking-trumpet of a voice of his, his old ignoHard Times 27 rance and his old poverty. A man who 26 Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 26.
... self-made man. A man who was always proclaiming, through that brassy speaking-trumpet of a voice of his, his old ignoHard Times 27 rance and his old poverty. A man who 26 Dickens_HardTimes_001-430 10/20/06 8:30 AM Page 26.
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