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A Tale of Two Cities

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Cover of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Year: 2013
Language: en
Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9781492899945
Dewey Decimal: 741.5/942
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on October 5, 2013, is a historical fiction novel that spans 368 pages. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of revolution in Paris, where the affluent Charles Darnay finds himself entangled in the turmoil of the oppressed peasantry, necessitating his divided existence between Paris and London.

Readers will encounter themes of loyalty and sacrifice as Sydney Carton, a London barrister, travels to Paris to defend Darnay, who confronts the consequences of his family’s past. This edition presents a rich exploration of family life and city life during a time of upheaval, capturing the complexities of human relationships amid societal change.


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There is revolution in the air on the streets of Paris, France. The wealthy and virtious Charles Darnay is caught in the cross-hairs of the indiscriminate anger of the down-trodden peasantry and is forced to split his time between Paris and London.

Sydney Carton, a shrewd and self-indulgent London barrister, travels with to Paris to plead Darnay’s case when he chooses to answer to the impoverished for the crimes of his family.

This timeless tale of man’s quest for nobility, the struggle for loyalty, and the sacrifices made for our fellow man.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2013.
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ISBN-13: 9781492899945.
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Language: en. Pages: 368.

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