A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a historical novel published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US on April 14, 2019. This edition spans 767 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 oppressed French proletariat and the oppressive French aristocracy.
Readers will encounter the intertwined lives of several protagonists, including Charles Darnay, a former aristocrat caught in the chaos of revolution, and Sydney Carton, an English barrister seeking redemption. The story delves into the themes of sacrifice and transformation against the backdrop of political upheaval, highlighting the brutality of both the aristocracy and the revolutionaries. This edition offers a comprehensive look at Dickens’ exploration of historical and political dynamics, making it a significant contribution to the literary canon.
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A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is the second historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. It depicts the plight of the French proletariat under the brutal oppression of the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, and the corresponding savage brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution. It follows the lives of several protagonists through these events, most notably Charles Darnay, a French once-aristocrat who falls victim to the indiscriminate wrath of the revolution despite his virtuous nature, and Sydney Carton, a dissipated English barrister who endeavours to redeem his ill-spent life out of love for Darnay’s wife, Lucie Manette.
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