A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, published by Silver Burdett Company in 1982, is a classic work that explores the complexities of life during the French Revolution. This edition spans 397 pages and is presented in English. Dickens opens with the iconic line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” setting the stage for a narrative filled with historical events and personal struggles against the backdrop of societal upheaval.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the story, including family life and the stark contrasts of city life during a period marked by chaos and transformation. The novel follows Sydney Carton, an attorney whose journey of self-discovery and ultimate sacrifice is inspired by love. Dickens’s vivid portrayal of the era captures both the terror of the revolution and the profound human emotions that arise amidst such turmoil. This edition invites readers to engage with the historical and literary significance of Dickens’s work.
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” With these famous words, Charles Dickens plunges the reader into the French Revolution. From the storming of the Bastille to the relentless drop of the guillotine, Dickens vividly captures the terror and upheaval of that tumultuous period. At the center is the novel’s hero, Sydney Carton, a lazy, alcoholic attorney who, inspired by a woman, makes the supreme sacrifice. One of Dickens’s most exciting novels. A Tale of Two Cities is a stirring classic of love, revenge, and redemption.
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