A TALE of TWO CITIES (Annotated)
A TALE of TWO CITIES (Annotated) by Charles Dickens is a historical novel first published in 1859 and now presented in this independently published edition from November 26, 2021. This 441-page work is written in English and explores the tumultuous period before and during the French Revolution, focusing on the life of Dr. Manette, who endures an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille. Upon his release, he reunites with his daughter Lucie in London, having never met her before, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of revolutionary fervor and societal upheaval.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of events and characters that illustrate the dire conditions leading to the French Revolution and the ensuing Reign of Terror. The novel delves into themes of imprisonment, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice, with the protagonists facing constant threats to their lives. This annotated edition provides additional insights and context, enhancing the reader’s understanding of Dickens’s exploration of these historical events and their impact on personal lives.
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A Tale of Two Cities is an 1859 historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. In the Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction, critic Don D’Ammassa argues that it is an adventure novel because the protagonists are in constant danger of being imprisoned or killed.
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