"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . ." The story of Lucie Manette--the daughter of an English doctor, the mystifying Charles Darnay--the nephew of a marquis, and the unfathomable Sydney Carton--Darnay's lawyer, A Tale of Two cities works its way through London and Paris and brings before the reader the most remarkable saga of love, chaos, duality, and uprising, all in the backdrop of the French Revolution. First published in thirty-one weekly installments in 1859, this is Dickens' best known work of historical fiction.
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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