About the book
A Tale of Two Cities (1859), Dickens’ greatest historical novel, traces the private lives of a group of people caught up in the cataclysm of the French Revolution and the Terror. Dickens based his historical detail on Carlyle’s great work – The French Revolution.
‘The best story I have written’ was Dickens’ own verdict on A Tale of Two Cities, and the reader is unlikely to disagree with this judgement of a story which combines historical fact with the author’s unsurpassed genius for poignant tales of human suffering, self-sacrifice, and redemption.
Editions of Tale of Two Cities
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781853260391
- EBook
- ISBN 9781848703940
- Kindle
- ISBN B00I0622A2
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A Tale of Two Cities (1859), Dickens’ greatest historical novel, traces the private lives of a group of people caught up in the cataclysm of the French Revolution and the Terror. Dickens based his historical detail on Carlyle’s great work – The French Revolution.
‘The best story I have written’ was Dickens’ own verdict on A Tale of Two Cities, and the reader is unlikely to disagree with this judgement of a story which combines historical fact with the author’s unsurpassed genius for poignant tales of human suffering, self-sacrifice, and redemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tale of Two Cities about?
A Tale of Two Cities (1859), Dickens’ greatest historical novel, traces the private lives of a group of people caught up in the cataclysm of the French Revolution and the Terror. Dickens based his historical detail on Carlyle’s great work – The French Revolution.
‘The best story I have written’ was Dickens’ own verdict on A Tale of Two Cities, and the reader is unlikely to disagree with this judgement of a story which combines historical fact with the author’s unsurpassed genius for poignant tales of human suffering, self-sacrifice, and redemption.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tale of Two Cities?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Tale of Two Cities?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781853260391
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tale of Two Cities?
Charles Dickens, Peter Merchant
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tale of Two Cities is available as paperback(ISBN 9781853260391) and ebook(ISBN 9781848703940) and kindle(ISBN B00I0622A2)
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