A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a novel that explores the tumultuous period before and during the French Revolution, highlighting the struggles of the French peasantry against the aristocracy. Independently published on October 13, 2018, this edition spans 429 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in both London and Paris, illustrating the harsh realities faced by individuals during this historical upheaval.
Readers will find a detailed depiction of the societal contrasts between the French and English experiences during the revolution, as well as the personal stories of various characters navigating these challenging times. The book delves into themes of social injustice and the consequences of political turmoil, providing a rich backdrop for understanding the era’s complexities. Dickens’s work remains a significant commentary on the human condition amid societal change, making it a noteworthy addition to any literary collection.
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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 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 period. It follows the lives of several characters through these events. A Tale of Two Cities was published in weekly instalments from April 1859 to November 1859 in Dickens’s new literary periodical titled All the Year Round. All but three of Dickens’s previous novels had appeared only as monthly installments.
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