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An excellent collection of critical and social commentary that will help to make Dickens image of Victorian England meaningful to all students. John Howard Wilson, Dakota Wesleyan University This Norton Critical Edition includes: Sylvre Monods superbly edited text, based on the 1854 edition and accompanied by Fred Kaplans expanded annotations. Fourteen illustrations from 1854 to circa 1890. Contextual pieces by social critics and theorists of Dickens time that give readers outstanding examples of views on industrialism, education, and utilitarianism in the nineteenth century. Eight new critical essays by Paulette Kidder, David M. Levy, Christopher Barnes, Theodore Dalrymple, Christina Lupton, Efraim Sicher, Nils Clausson, and Kent Greenfield and John E. Nilsson. A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hard Times: A Norton Critical Edition'? A: 'Hard Times' explores the impact of industrialization on society, education, and social values in Victorian England, as portrayed by Charles Dickens.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This Norton Critical Edition of 'Hard Times' contains a total of 512 pages.
- Q: What year was this edition published? A: This edition was published on August 22, 2016.
- Q: Who are the contributors to the critical essays included in this edition? A: The edition features eight new critical essays by authors including Paulette Kidder, David M. Levy, and Theodore Dalrymple, among others.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in this book? A: The book includes fourteen illustrations dating from 1854 to circa 1890, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this Norton Critical Edition is designed for academic use, providing critical commentary and contextual pieces that support scholarly analysis.
- Q: What edition of the text is included in this book? A: This edition features Sylvère Monod’s edited text based on the 1854 edition of 'Hard Times'.
- Q: Can you tell me about the bibliography included in the book? A: The book includes a selected bibliography that provides further reading materials related to the themes and context of 'Hard Times'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the critical essays? A: The critical essays discuss themes such as industrialism, education, and utilitarianism as they relate to Dickens' work and Victorian society.