"A Tale of Two Cities" is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. The story follows Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who renounces his family's oppressive legacy, and Sydney Carton, a troubled English lawyer. Both men are drawn to Lucie Manette, a compassionate woman who unites their fates. As revolution brews, themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and the struggle for justice emerge. In a dramatic climax, Carton redeems himself through self-sacrifice, offering his life for Darnay's, embodying the novel's powerful message of love and redemption amidst chaos and turmoil. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Saddleback Classics .
This book was published in 2011 by Saddleback Educational Publishing, Inc. .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period.
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.
This book features the following characters:
Lucie Manette
This book features the character Lucie Manette.
Charles Darnay
This book features the character Charles Darnay.
