Publisher's Synopsis
<b>This story of class conflict in Victorian England serves as a powerful critique of the social injustices that plagued the Industrial Revolution.</b><br><br>Always concerned with issues of class, social injustice, and employment, Dickens shows in <i>Hard Times</i>, 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.<br> <br>This edition includes:<br> -A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information<br> -A chronology of the author's life and work<br> -A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context<br> -An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations<br> -Detailed explanatory notes<br> -Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work<br> -Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction<br> -A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience
