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A Tale of Two Cities (Annotated): Original 1859 Illustrated Edition with New Historical Annotations

A Tale of Two Cities (Annotated): Original 1859 Illustrated Edition with New Historical Annotations

Charlotte Davis
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This fully annotated edition of A Tale of Two Cities In the tumultuous backdrop of revolutionary France and the contrasting calm of London, Charles Dickens weaves a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Set against the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, the narrative follows the fates of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a dissipated English lawyer. Their lives, intertwined by love and friendship, resonate amidst themes of resurrection and transformation.

As Dickens delves into his characters' personal tragedies and triumphs, he also paints a vivid picture of a society on the brink, capturing the chaos, violence, and passion of an era. At once a historical epic and a personal drama, "A Tale of Two Cities" is Dickens' exploration of duality – the dual nature of humanity, the contrast between light and dark, love and hate, and, most prominently, the cities of London and Paris.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In this unforgettable classic, Dickens challenges us to consider the nature of revolution, the price of freedom, and the lengths one would go for love.

Viking Classics annotated editions always
Language
English
Pages
324
Format
Hardcover
Release
September 25, 2023
ISBN 13
9798862424454

A Tale of Two Cities (Annotated): Original 1859 Illustrated Edition with New Historical Annotations

Charlotte Davis
0/5 ( ratings)
This fully annotated edition of A Tale of Two Cities In the tumultuous backdrop of revolutionary France and the contrasting calm of London, Charles Dickens weaves a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Set against the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, the narrative follows the fates of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a dissipated English lawyer. Their lives, intertwined by love and friendship, resonate amidst themes of resurrection and transformation.

As Dickens delves into his characters' personal tragedies and triumphs, he also paints a vivid picture of a society on the brink, capturing the chaos, violence, and passion of an era. At once a historical epic and a personal drama, "A Tale of Two Cities" is Dickens' exploration of duality – the dual nature of humanity, the contrast between light and dark, love and hate, and, most prominently, the cities of London and Paris.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In this unforgettable classic, Dickens challenges us to consider the nature of revolution, the price of freedom, and the lengths one would go for love.

Viking Classics annotated editions always
Language
English
Pages
324
Format
Hardcover
Release
September 25, 2023
ISBN 13
9798862424454

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