A Tale of Two Cities - Dickens, Charles
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A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel by Charles Dickens that depicts the horrors and the savagery of the French Revolution.The tale starts with the release of the French Doctor Mannette imprisoned in the Bastille for eighteen long years and his reunion with his daughter, Lucie Mannette in England. Lucie, a simple and beautiful girl has two suitors there a self exiled French nobleman, Charles Darnay and a lazy and alcoholic attorney, Sydney Carton. A sudden upturn of events redefines their destiny and they all land amidst the bloodshed and violence of Paris during the horrendous period of…mehr

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A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel by Charles Dickens that depicts the horrors and the savagery of the French Revolution.The tale starts with the release of the French Doctor Mannette imprisoned in the Bastille for eighteen long years and his reunion with his daughter, Lucie Mannette in England. Lucie, a simple and beautiful girl has two suitors there a self exiled French nobleman, Charles Darnay and a lazy and alcoholic attorney, Sydney Carton. A sudden upturn of events redefines their destiny and they all land amidst the bloodshed and violence of Paris during the horrendous period of the Reign of Terror. There they are forced to face the consequences of their past and their lives are overshadowed by the fatal blow of La Guillotine.One of the best known works of Charles Dickens, the novel throws light on the terrific events of the day and the famished population that rebels against the corrupt and degraded government.
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Charles Dickens was a prominent English novelist and social critic, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. Born in Portsmouth in 1812, he experienced a challenging childhood, which greatly influenced his later works. Dickens began his career as a writer and editor, gaining fame with his first novel, ""The Pickwick Papers,"" published in 1836. His extensive body of work includes classics such as ""Oliver Twist,"" ""A Christmas Carol,"" ""David Copperfield,"" ""Great Expectations,"" and ""Bleak House."" Dickens's writing is known for its vivid characters, intricate plots, and keen social commentary, often addressing issues such as poverty, child labor, and the injustices of the legal system. Through his serialized publications, he captivated a wide audience and highlighted the struggles of the working class. Dickens's ability to blend humor with pathos makes his stories enduringly popular. He remains a significant figure in literature, with his works continuing to be studied and adapted for various media.