A Tale of Two Cities (Wordsworth Classics)
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, published by Wordsworth Editions in 2011, is a historical novel that explores the lives of individuals during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. This edition features an introduction and notes by Peter Merchant, along with illustrations by Hablot K. Browne. Spanning 277 pages, the book delves into themes of human suffering, self-sacrifice, and redemption against the backdrop of significant historical events.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal stories with the broader historical context of the revolution from 1789 to 1799, set in both London and Paris. Dickens’ meticulous attention to historical detail, informed by his own experiences in Paris and the works of Thomas Carlyle, enriches the storytelling. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of the era while reflecting on the profound emotional journeys of its characters.
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With an Introduction and Notes by Peter Merchant, Principal Lecturer in English, Canterbury Christ Church University College.
Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz).
A Tale of Two Cities (1859), Dickens’ greatest historical novel, traces the private lives of a group of people caught up in the cataclysm of the French Revolution and the Terror. Dickens based his historical detail on Carlyle’s great work – The French Revolution – and also on his own observations and investigations during numerous visits to Paris.
‘The best story I have written’ was Dickens’ own verdict on A Tale of Two Cities, and the reader is unlikely to disagree with this judgement of a story which combines historical fact with the author’s unsurpassed genius for poignant tales of human suffering, self-sacrifice, and redemption.
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