A Tale of Two Cities

Name: A Tale of Two Cities
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141439600
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By Charles Dickens

3.87

( 970,294 ratings, 24,536 reviews)

Summary

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and contrasts the cities of London and Paris. The novel explores themes of resurrection and sacrifice through the intertwining lives of characters such as Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton. Revolving around love, betrayal, and redemption, the story highlights the social upheaval and personal struggles in tumultuous times.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories of revolution, sacrifice, and redemption set against a backdrop of historical upheaval. Its vivid depiction of contrasting cities and the richly developed characters provide a gripping exploration of love and tragedy during tumultuous times.

A Tale of Two Cities

After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille the aging Dr Manette is finally released and reunited with his daughter in England. There, two very different men, Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer, become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette.

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After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille, the aging Dr Manette is finally released and reunited with his daughter in England.

There, two very different men, Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer, become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette.

From the tranquil lanes of London, they are all drawn against their will to the vengeful, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror and soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine.

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A Tale of Two Cities showcases both the strengths and weaknesses of Dickens, featuring a gripping start and an enchanting yet overly dramatic conclusion. The characters range from a terrifying villainess to an exceedingly virtuous heroine. While the depiction of the French Revolution might seem overly simplified, the novel's exploration of profound moral themes like rebirth, terror, justice, and sacrifice resonates deeply with readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141439600

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Richard Maxwell
Notes by Richard Maxwell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 544

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.