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A Tale of Two Cities
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Charles Dickens's classic historical novel of the French Revolution
A Tale of Two Cities portrays a world on fire, split between Paris and London during the brutal and bloody events of the French Revolution. After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille the aging Dr Manette is finally released and reunited with his daughter in England. There, two very different men, Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer, become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. From the tranquil lanes of London, they are all drawn against their will to the vengeful, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror and soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine.
This edition uses the text as it appeared in its first serial publication in 1859 to convey the full scope of Dickens's vision, and includes the original illustrations by H.K. Browne ('Phiz'). Richard Maxwell's introduction discusses the intricate interweaving of epic drama with personal tragedy.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780141439600
EAN:
9780141439600
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
544
Authors:
Charles Dickens
Publisher:
Penguin Classics
Published Date: 2003-27-05
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I chose 3 because this story was neither good or bad. The characters were many, however the descriptions were clear but too long in some places.Mr. Dickens continues his philosophy on the importance of freedom for all men, and the efforts of some to strip the freedom of others.
Product was fine , I wanted it delivered at my side door , not front door
I recieved the exact edition as in the pic, it came brand new. I can only read books with large enough font and these types of editions have decent sized font. So I was very happy to recieve exactly the edition that's in the display pic. The price was reasonable, Amazon prices for books are usually always reasonable. So far I've fourteen the exact edition as in the display pics with books from Amazon.
Good book reminds me of highschool
The book came in excellent shape. Oxford World Classics are my favorite classics publishers. I always keep my fingers crossed that they will print more titles. I would collect them all if I could.As for the story, this was my introduction to Dickens. When I finished, bawling my eyes out over the beautiful ending, I read some reviews online, which stated this was not his best work. I couldn’t believe it. However, now that I’ve read more Dickens, I know they were correct. While not his best work, it is still reaches a high standard of beautiful literature. Dickens has a way of making inanimate objects breathe, and live. He transplant you in the scene, and makes you feel as if you are there. Even trees and weather and window panes have personality. He is an amazing world builder. He introduces you to characters and worlds that he meshes together like a beautiful tapestry.It’s a very poignant story, heart-wrenching, hopeful, and thought-provoking. I think it is a story of duality every character and every location in this book has its opposite, its doppelgänger. I think the overarching message is also a warning: In the ardor of seeking justice, do not become worse than those you seek to conquer.From what I understand, this was originally intended as a stage play, so it does deviate a bit from his normal style of writing. However, it has a precious place in my soul, because it was the tiny spark that lit my fiery adoration of Dickens’ literature. I would definitely recommend this one as a good one to start with if you would like a short and easy introduction to Charles Dickens. Happy reading!!
