"Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and tells the story of the contrasting lives in Paris and London. It follows Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, who renounces his family's oppressive legacy, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer who finds redemption through his love for Lucie Manette. As the revolution erupts, sacrifice and resurrection become central themes, culminating in Carton's heroic act to save Darnay. The novel explores themes of resurrection, social justice, and the impact of personal choices amidst societal upheaval, highlighting the enduring human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Calico Illustrated Classics .
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Calico .
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.
