"A Tale of Two Cities" is a historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The story follows Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who renounces his family's oppressive legacy, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer seeking redemption. Their lives intertwine with Lucie Manette, a compassionate woman who brings hope to those around her. As the revolution ignites chaos, themes of sacrifice, fate, and resurrection unfold, culminating in Carton's ultimate act of bravery. The novel explores the transformative power of love and the stark contrasts between the two cities during a time of great upheaval. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Usborne, Usborne Classics Retold .
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .
This book contains the following story:
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens novel begins "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," and ends with "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known." A Tale of Two Cities is a story of political intrigue set in London and Paris during the French revolution in the 18th century. Sydney Carton sacrifices his own life on behalf of his friends Charles Darnay and Lucie Manett.
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Usborne Classics Retold
These simplified and shortened retellings make great literary classics accessible. Each remains faithful to the original text in the treatment of the story.
This book features the following characters:
Lucie Manette
This book features the character Lucie Manette.
Charles Darnay
This book features the character Charles Darnay.
