A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a historical novel published by Independently Published on August 15, 2017. This edition spans 267 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in London and Paris during the tumultuous period leading up to and during the French Revolution, focusing on the life of Dr. Manette, who is released after 18 years of imprisonment in the Bastille. The story explores his reunion with his daughter Lucie, whom he has never met, and the ensuing complexities that arise from her marriage and the historical events that intertwine their lives.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters, including the Defarges, who play a significant role in the unfolding drama. The novel delves into themes of family, sacrifice, and the societal upheaval of the time, particularly during the Reign of Terror. Dickens vividly portrays the conditions that precipitated the revolution, offering insights into the struggles faced by individuals caught in the crossfire of history. This edition provides a contemporary presentation of a classic work that has resonated with audiences since its original publication in 1859.
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A Tale of Two Cities (1859), set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette imprisoned 18 years in the Bastille in Paris, his release from prison and into life in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met, her marriage and the collision between her beloved husband and the people who decades earlier caused her father to be imprisoned. Monsieur and Madame Defarge, sellers of wine in a poor suburb of Paris also figure in the Doctor’s story. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution, and the worst year of it, the Reign of Terror. The novel has been popular since its publication, with some memorable characters and oft-quoted lines.
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