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A Tale of Two Cities

Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens)
By Charles Dickens
Series: Evergreens
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Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities contrasts the bustling streets of London and the tumultuous atmosphere of Paris. It weaves a story of sacrifice and redemption through the lives of several characters intertwined by fate. The novel vividly explores themes of resurrection, injustice, and the struggle for personal and political change, painting a gripping portrait of a world on the brink of transformation.
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This gripping narrative by Charles Dickens masterfully captures the turbulent era of the French Revolution through its vivid characters and intense drama. You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tales of love and sacrifice set against a backdrop of historical upheaval, featuring memorable characters and a richly woven plot.

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A Tale of Two Cities

Representing a departure from the social satire of most of his other novels and deemed by Dickens himself to be "the best story I have written", A Tale of Two Cities is a powerful historical novel about the repercussions of major world events on the personal lives of people on both sides of the Channel.

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Against the backdrop of growing discontent in Paris, Doctor Manette is released from the Bastille after eighteen years of unjust imprisonment and begins a new life in England with his devoted daughter Lucie.

There, the gifted but dissolute lawyer Sydney Carton and the exiled French nobleman Charles Darnay find their lives increasingly intertwined with those of the Manettes. Yet soon both men are drawn ineluctably from the peaceful English capital to the horror and bloodshed of the Paris Terror and the looming threat of the guillotine.

Representing a departure from the social satire of most of his other novels and deemed by Dickens himself to be “the best story I have written”, A Tale of Two Cities is a powerful historical novel about the repercussions of epochal events on the personal lives of people on both sides of the Channel.

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A Tale of Two Cities captures readers with its compelling narrative and vivid depiction of the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The emotional depth and intricate character development employed by Dickens enthrall readers, creating a gripping and memorable experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847496607

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 448

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Evergreens

About the Author

A literary phenomenon in his lifetime and renowned as much for his journalism and public speaking as for his novels, Charles Dickens (1812–70) now ranks as the most important Victorian writer and one of the most influential and popular authors in the English language. His memorable and vividly rendered characters and his combination of humour, trenchant satire and compassion have left an indelible mark.

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