A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, published by Brilliance on June 1, 1993, is presented in English and spans a total of 0 pages. This edition explores the contrasting lives in Paris and London during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The narrative follows Dr. Manette, a French physician who, after enduring eighteen years of imprisonment in the Bastille, is reunited with his daughter Lucie in England. As the story unfolds, themes of sacrifice and redemption emerge through the lives of Charles Darnay, who renounces his aristocratic heritage, and Sydney Carton, whose devotion to Lucie leads to a dramatic conclusion.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical context intertwined with personal struggles, as the characters navigate love, loss, and the impact of revolution. The story delves into the complexities of human nature against the backdrop of societal upheaval, highlighting the consequences of oppression and the quest for justice. This unabridged audio edition provides an immersive experience, allowing listeners to engage with Dickens’ timeless exploration of duality and transformation.
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The “two cities” are Paris in the time of the French Revolution, and London. Dr. Manette, a French physician, having been called in to treat a young peasant and his sister, realizes that they have been cruelly abused by the Marquis de St. Evremonde and his brother. To ensure Dr. Manette’s silence, the Marquis has him confined for eighteen years in the Bastille. The doctor has just been released, demented, when the story opens. He is brought to England where he gradually recovers his health and his sanity. Charles Darnay, concealing under that false name his identity as the nephew of the cruel Marquis, has left France and renounced his heritage. He falls in love with Lucie, Dr. Manette’s daughter, and they are happily married. During the Terror, he goes to Paris to save a servant condemned by the mob. Darnay himself is arrested, condemned to death, and is saved at the last moment by Sydney Carton, a reckless wastrel who acts out of devotion to Lucie. Carton smuggles Darnay out of prison and takes his place on the scaffold, declaring “It’s a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done before,” surely one of the most quoted lines in all the history of literature.
About the Author
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is the most popular and, many believe, the greatest English author. He wrote many classic novels, including David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, and A Christmas Carol. Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities are available from Brilliance Audio.
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