A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a novel published by Blurb, Incorporated on October 7, 2017. This edition spans 456 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in London and Paris during the tumultuous period surrounding 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, whom he has never met, and the story explores the complexities of their lives as they navigate love, sacrifice, and the societal upheaval of their time.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as imprisonment, familial bonds, and the impact of revolutionary fervor. The novel intricately weaves together the lives of its characters, including Lucie’s marriage and the interactions with the Defarges, who play pivotal roles in the unfolding drama. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, this edition offers a detailed portrayal of the historical conditions that shaped the era, making it a significant work within the literature and fiction genre.
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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. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to life in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met; Lucie’s marriage and the collision between her beloved husband and the people who caused her father’s imprisonment; and Monsieur and Madame Defarge, sellers of wine in a poor suburb of Paris. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
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