TITLE:A Tale of Two Cities

PUBLISHER:Harper Press

ISBN:9780007350896

DEC-INDEX :823.8

YEAR:2011

RESUME:"A Tale of Two Cities" is a novel by Charles Dickens, published in 1859. The story is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution, and it explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. The novel follows the lives of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a drunken lawyer, and their intertwined fates during the tumultuous period leading up to and during the French Revolution. The story also depicts the lives of various characters from different social classes, including peasants, revolutionaries, and aristocrats, and the impact of the revolution on their lives. Through the characters and their experiences, Dickens highlights the stark contrast between the two cities and the social and political turmoil of the time. He also explores the universal themes of love, redemption, and sacrifice, as seen in Carton's ultimate sacrifice for the woman he loves and the greater good. Overall, "A Tale of Two Cities" is a powerful novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the French Revolution and its impact on people's lives, while also exploring timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. It remains a classic work of literature and is widely read and studied today.

N_PAGES:446

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