A Tale of Two Cities
A Norton Critical Edition
Published on 15. September 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-393-26423-4 (ISBN)
Description
This Norton Critical Edition includes:
The first edition of the novel (1859) accompanied by twenty-seven illustrations, from original images by Halbot Knight Browne ("Phiz") to cartoons from The Simpsons.
An expansive introduction and detailed explanatory annotations by Robert Douglas-Fairhurst.
Thematically organised contextual materials designed to promote classroom discussion. Topics include "Dickens on France and the French", "Revolution and Aftermath", "Living Graves", "Learning French", "The Composition of A Tale of Two Cities" and "Theatrical Versions".
Fourteen major critical assessments of A Tale of Two Cities: five contemporary reviews and nine modern essays.
A chronology and a selected bibliography.
The first edition of the novel (1859) accompanied by twenty-seven illustrations, from original images by Halbot Knight Browne ("Phiz") to cartoons from The Simpsons.
An expansive introduction and detailed explanatory annotations by Robert Douglas-Fairhurst.
Thematically organised contextual materials designed to promote classroom discussion. Topics include "Dickens on France and the French", "Revolution and Aftermath", "Living Graves", "Learning French", "The Composition of A Tale of Two Cities" and "Theatrical Versions".
Fourteen major critical assessments of A Tale of Two Cities: five contemporary reviews and nine modern essays.
A chronology and a selected bibliography.
More details
Series
Edition
Critical edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
US School Grade: Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Edition type
Critical edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-26423-4 (9780393264234)
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Persons
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is one of the most acclaimed and popular writers of all time. His many works include the classics The Old Curiosity Shop, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, Barnaby Rudge, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, Bleak House, Hard Times, Our Mutual Friend, The Pickwick Papers and many more. Douglas-Fairhurst is Professor of English Literature at Oxford University and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. His books include Becoming Dickens: The Invention of a Novelist and The Story of Alice: Lewis Carroll and the Secret History of Wonderland.