"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair." ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by Charles Dickens is set during the French Revolution. The intricate plot of the novel concerns Sydney Carton's sacrifice of his own life for his friends Charles Darnay and Lucie Manette. In England, the lives of Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a skilful but infamous English lawyer, gets entangled through their love for Lucie Manette. But from the calm of London, they are hauled to the ruthless and gory city of Paris at the time of the Reign of Terror, where they soon fall under the fatal shadow of the Guillotine.
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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