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A Tale of Two Cities

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A Tale of Two Cities follows Dr. Manette, recently released from the Bastille, and his reunion with his daughter in England. The narrative entwines the lives of two men – an exiled French aristocrat and a cunning English lawyer – both devoted to Lucie Manette. From peaceful London to the violent heart of Revolutionary Paris, the story unfolds amidst the terror and turmoil of the Reign of Terror and the looming presence of the guillotine.
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This graphic novel adaptation suits readers interested in historical drama and classic literature presented through vivid visual storytelling. Fans of Charles Dickens and those curious about the French Revolution will find this a compelling read.

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After years as a prisoner in the Bastille, Dr. Manette is reunited with his daughter in England. There, two men—an exiled French aristocrat and a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer—are joined through their love for Lucie Manette.

From tranquil London, the action moves to the bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror, and soon all fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine.

A Tale of Two Cities captures the tumult of the French Revolution and the impact on personal lives with gripping narrative and poignant characterisation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906838102

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

  • Adapted by David Zane Mairowitz
  • Illustrated by Ryuta Osada

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 128

About the Author

David Zane Mairowitz is an author, playwright, radio director and translator. A professional freelance writer for 40 years, he has published numerous books, including the successful Introducing Kafka (with Robert Crumb), Introducing Camus, and Wilhelm Reich for Beginners. His theatrical plays include a critically acclaimed version of Kafka's The Trial. His articles have appeared in Harper's, Vogue, Plays and Players, The Village Voice, The Progressive and The Sunday Times. His short stories have appeared in literary magazines, including Partisan Review, New Directions and the prestigious Penguin Modern Stories. For the past 25 years he has produced radio dramas and documentaries for the BBC and in over 20 European countries, winning numerous international radio prizes. // Ryuta Osada is a Japanese-born manga artist who lives in London and Tokyo. He has a background not in only in manga art, but also in teaching. Educated in Japan, Ryuta read History at Nihon University before gaining qualifications to teach History and Sociology. After moving to England in 1994 to study English language, he took an Art Foundation diploma and followed that with an honours degree in Graphic Design at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design. In 2006 he joined the prestigious Central St. Martins' Graphic Design and Illustration course. His recent publications include Creating Manga from Design to Page (Crowood). For SelfMadeHero, Ryuta has illustrated Othello and A Tale of Two Cities.

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