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A Tale of Two Cities

By Charles Dickens
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and explores the tumultuous relationships between London and Paris. The story follows the lives of characters such as Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, whose paths cross in dramatic and impactful ways. Themes of resurrection and sacrifice weave through the narrative, highlighting the contrasts between the revolutionary fervour in France and the relative calm in England.
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This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to stories of love, sacrifice, and redemption set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution. It beautifully contrasts the opulence of London with the chaos of Paris, offering a gripping narrative on the themes of resurrection and the duality of human nature.

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When millions suffer under iron-fisted oppression, when anger and resentment boil into bloody rebellion, when triumph leads to savage vengeance-does one individual life matter?

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When millions suffer under iron-fisted oppression, when anger and resentment boil into bloody insurrection, when triumph leads to savage vengeance, does one individual life matter?

In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens interweaves the intensely personal dramas of Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution. The result is a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and redemption amid horrific violence and world-changing events.

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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is widely admired for its vivid and suspenseful storytelling, capturing the turbulence of the French Revolution. Readers praise its intricate plot and memorable characters, particularly Sydney Carton, whose journey of redemption resonates deeply. Dickens' masterful use of contrasts and historical depiction continues to captivate audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781435172586

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 424

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About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812 1870) was the second of eight children in a family beset by financial insecurity. A prolific and popular author, even in his day, Dickens is widely regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

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