A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
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 - and also on his own observations and investigations during numerous visits to Paris.
"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.
About the Author
When The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, his first novel, was published, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was just twenty-four. Published, like most of his books, in weekly instalments, it started him on a path to fame, wealth and international acclaim. Widely considered to be a literary genius second only to Shakespeare, Dickens' works, such as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol, remain as popular as ever.
Format: Paperback | 352 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.7 x 1.8 | 242g
Publication Date: 1999
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Imprint: Wordsworth Classics
Publication City/Country: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Language: English
Illustrations note: b&w illustrations
ISBN10: 1853260398
ISBN13: 9781853260391
Condition: Like New
A vintage book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.