A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in July 2014, is a classic work of fiction that explores the contrasting lives in London and Paris during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative delves into the struggles of the French peasantry against the aristocracy, highlighting the brutality of the revolutionaries and drawing parallels to life in London at the same time.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters, including Charles Darnay, a former aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, an English barrister seeking redemption through love. The novel examines themes of human suffering and sacrifice, portraying the impact of historical events on personal lives. Enhanced with original illustrations from the 1859 Harper’s edition, this edition also includes links to free unabridged audio recordings, providing a comprehensive experience of Dickens’ powerful storytelling.
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
The two cities are London and Paris. The background is the French Revolution, descriptions of which Dickens obtained from his friend Thomas Carlyle.
‘A Tale of Two Cities’ by Charles Dickens has sold more copies than any other individual book in history. Almost twice as many as the first Harry Potter book. Over two hundred million copies and counting.
The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralised by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution, and many unflattering social parallels with life in London during the same time period. It follows the lives of several protagonists through these events.
The most notable are Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton. Darnay is a former French aristocrat who falls victim to the indiscriminate wrath of the revolution despite his virtuous nature, and Carton is a dissipated English barrister who endeavours to redeem his ill-spent life out of his unrequited love for Darnay’s wife.
This powerful, compelling portrait of the results of terror and treason, love and supreme sacrifice continues to captivate readers around the world. Dickens’ unforgettable characters-the ever-knitting Madame Defarge, the lovely Lucie Manette, her broken father, the honorable Charles Darnay, and the sometimes scurrilous Sydney Carton-burst from the pages, full of life and passion. The book provides a highly-charged examination of human suffering and human sacrifice. Private experience and public history, during the French Revolution.
Now, for the first time, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ is presented in enhanced E-Book format. The text has been completely remastered and optimized for Kindle and i-Pad. Included are the original John McLenan illustrations from the 1859 Harper’s edition which have been digitally converted into full hi-definition rendering. There are also links to free unabridged audio recordings of ‘A Tale of Two Cities.’
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