A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
A story of redemption, sacrifice, and love set during the French Revolution.
Summary
A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. It tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. It follows the lives of several characters, including Sydney Carton, Charles Darnay, and Madame Defarge, as they are drawn into the events of the Revolution.
Interpretation
A Tale of Two Cities is a story of redemption, sacrifice, and love set during the French Revolution. It is a story of the power of love and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most dire of circumstances. It is a story of hope and of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Who is this book for?
A Tale of Two Cities is suitable for readers of all ages.
Keywords
Historical, Fiction, Romance, Revolution, Redemption