"A Tale of Two Cities" is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, exploring themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice. The story follows Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, who renounces his family’s legacy, and Dr. Alexandre Manette, a former prisoner of the Bastille. As tensions rise, both men are intertwined with the fierce spirits of revolution and personal redemption. The narrative shifts between London and Paris, highlighting the contrasts between the two cities. Ultimately, the tale delves into the power of love and the profound impacts of societal upheaval through the lives of its memorable characters. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Timeless Classics .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2013 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.