A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
Experience the French Revolution through the eyes of several characters in this literary classic. Set in London and Paris, the novel depicts the struggle of the French peasantry against the oppressive aristocracy and the brutality demonstrated towards the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution. With over 200 million copies sold, this historical masterpiece is a must-read for lovers of classic literature.
Publish Date
2003
January 1
first published in 1859
Goodreads Rating
3.87
ISBN
9781973843993
Categories
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
Apr 06, 2013
Early on, I was so impressed with Charles Dickens. I grew up in the South, in a little village in Arkansas, and the whites in my town were really mean, and rude. Dickens, I could tell, wouldn't be a man who would curse me out and talk to me rudely. – sourceNov 26, 2018
Today in 1859 the final instalment of Dickens' 'Tale of Two Cities' was published. One of the best selling books of all time. I was once lucky enough to hold a first edition. – sourceDec 14, 2020
Lately I've been thinking a lot about the beginning of one of my favorite books: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." It is so prophetic on a day like today. (1/4) – source