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A Tale of Two Cities

By Charles Dickens
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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A Tale of Two Cities is Charles Dickens' gripping historical novel set between 1757 and 1793 that examines the French Revolution through intimate personal stories. The narrative explores the profound human suffering and sacrifice amidst the Terror in Paris, focusing on fictional characters whose lives intersect with the tumultuous public history of the era. This edition features extensive notes providing crucial background on the Revolution and Dickens' sources, enriching the reader's understanding.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for students and general readers interested in classic literature and historical fiction, especially those seeking a deeper understanding of the French Revolution and nineteenth-century perspectives.

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As the bicentenary of the French Revolution draws near, Dickens' historical novel serves as a timely reminder of nineteenth-century reactions to that great upheaval. Set between 1757 and 1793, A Tale of Two Cities views the causes and effects of the Revolution from an essentially private point of view, showing how private experience relates to public history. Dickens' characters are fictional, and their political activity is minimal, yet all are drawn towards the Paris of the Terror, and all become caught up in its web of human suffering and human sacrifice.

This edition includes extensive explanatory notes giving crucial background information about the Revolution and Dickens' sources.

'The best story I have written' — Charles Dickens

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years, Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Praised for its richly detailed explanatory notes and authoritative introduction, this edition appeals to both general readers and Dickens specialists alike. Critics commend the large, clear print and comprehensive annotations, making it an excellent choice for students. The enduring power of the story and its hero is celebrated, with one reviewer noting, 'It is the best story of the best hero. It does not pale.'

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780199536238

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Contributors:

  • Edited by Andrew Sanders

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 448

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Charles Dickens Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Oxford World's Classics

About the Author

Andrew Sanders is a lecturer in English at Birkbeck College, London. He is Honorary Editor of The Dickensian, and editor of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackerary, and Sylvia's Lovers by Mrs Gaskell, both in The World's Classics series.

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