A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a 2000 Penguin Classics edition that spans 481 pages and is presented in English. This reissue features a new Introduction and Notes, providing insights into the novel’s intricate design. The story explores themes of family life and city life against a historical backdrop, showcasing Dickens’s ability to depict a complex world within a limited scope.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into the contrasts between different social classes and the impact of historical events on personal lives. The edition includes 17 illustrations, enhancing the reading experience. This classic work remains a significant contribution to literary fiction, inviting readers to engage with its timeless themes and characters.
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The haunting Dickens classic is reissued with a new Introduction and Notes. Maxwell discusses the novel’s intricate design and argues that the book “stands as Dickens’s most memorable effort to see a world in a very small space; a work short by its nature . . . yet curiously at its ease among giants”. 17 illustrations.
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