A Tale of Two Cities (Annotated)
(Author) Charles DickensRead one of the greatest classics of all time.The definitive edition. Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Charles Dickens Large Print editions available in hardback and paperback One of the best-selling novels of all time, A Tale of Two Cities is arguably Charles Dickens' best historical fiction stories. It explores the intricacies of a pre-revolution France and the simmering anger that led to the end of a monarchy. Follow Doctor Manette, newly released from an eighteen-year imprisonment in the infamous Bastille, as he moves away from the tyrannical French monarchy. "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, or Death!" Walk with Manette through the streets of nineteenth-century London as the anger of the people reached its boiling point. The political tensions are high, they've had enough, and they are not afraid anymore. This story is one of conflicts, brutality, and of a history-altering revolution. Charles Dickens' best-selling novel is a roller coaster that will carry readers through some of the most tumultuous events in history. Stand in the shoes of the people who lived it and leave with a completely new perspective on what it means to be human.
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic, born in 1812. He is best known for his vivid characters, intricate plots, and powerful social commentary. Some of his most notable works include "Oliver Twist," "Great Expectations," and "A Christmas Carol." Dickens' writing style often combined humor with pathos, and his works often highlighted the struggles of the lower classes in Victorian England.
Dickens had a profound impact on the development of the novel as a literary form, helping to popularize serial publication and bringing attention to issues of poverty, injustice, and inequality. His most famous work, "A Tale of Two Cities," is a historical novel set during the French Revolution and is considered a classic of English literature. Dickens' legacy continues to resonate today, as his works remain popular and influential in the world of literature.
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