This edition of Hard Times provides depth and context for students, with the complete novel in an easy-to-read format, and a detailed introduction and bespoke glossary written by a teacher with academic expertise in the area.-Explore the contemporary context, Charles Dickens' writing, the novel's critical reception, and subsequent interpretations for a deeper reading of the text- Expand your further reading with a list of key articles and critical and theoretical texts- Improve your understanding of the novel with unfamiliar concepts and culturally-specific terms defined in the glossary