A Tale Of Two Cities - Dickens, Charles
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A tale of two cities is Charles Dickens great historical novel, set against the violent upheaval of the French Revolution. The most famous and perhaps the most popular of his works, it compresses an event of immense complexity to the scale of a family history, with a cast of characters that includes a bloodthirsty ogress and an antihero as believable flawed as any in modern fiction. Though the least typical of the authors novels, a tale of two cities still underscores many of his enduring themes-imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal.

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A tale of two cities is Charles Dickens great historical novel, set against the violent upheaval of the French Revolution. The most famous and perhaps the most popular of his works, it compresses an event of immense complexity to the scale of a family history, with a cast of characters that includes a bloodthirsty ogress and an antihero as believable flawed as any in modern fiction. Though the least typical of the authors novels, a tale of two cities still underscores many of his enduring themes-imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal.
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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.