A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a historical novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 30, 2014. This edition spans 330 pages and is presented in English. The narrative is set in London and Paris during the tumultuous period before and during the French Revolution, exploring the stark contrasts between the lives of the French peasantry and the aristocracy, as well as the social conditions in London at the time.
Readers will find a detailed depiction of the struggles faced by the French peasantry, who are demoralized by the oppressive aristocracy, alongside the violent reactions of revolutionaries against former aristocrats. The novel intricately weaves together the lives of various characters as they navigate these historical events, providing insight into the societal issues of the era. This edition offers a comprehensive look at the themes of class struggle and social injustice, making it a significant work within the realms of literature and historical fiction.
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A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. With well over 200 million copies sold, it ranks among the most famous works in the history of literary fiction. The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralised by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution, and many unflattering social parallels with life in London during the same time period. It follows the lives of several characters through these events.
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