Hard Times (Enriched Classics)

ISBN: 1416523731

Author: Dickens, Charles

Condition: Used

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