A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a historical novel published by OUP Oxford on May 8, 2008, in this reissue edition. Spanning 448 pages, the book is written in English and explores the tumultuous period surrounding the French Revolution. Dickens presents a narrative that examines the causes and effects of this significant upheaval through a personal lens, illustrating how individual experiences intertwine with broader historical events.
Readers will find that the story, set between 1757 and 1793, delves into the human suffering and sacrifice that characterized the era. Although the characters are fictional and their political involvement is limited, they are inevitably drawn into the chaos of revolutionary Paris. This edition is enhanced with extensive explanatory notes that provide essential background information about the Revolution and Dickens’ sources, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the historical context of the narrative.
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As the the bicentennary of the French Revolution draws near, Dickens’ historical novel serves as a timely reminder of nineteenth-century reactions to that great upheaval. Set between 1757 and 1793, A Tale of Two Cities views the causes and effects of the Revolution from an essentially private point of view, showing how private experience relates to public history. Dickens’ characters are fictional, and their political activity is minimal, yet all are drawn towards the Paris of the Terror, and all become caught up in its web of human suffering and human sacrifice. This edition includes extensive explanatory notes giving crucial background information about the Revolution and Dickens’ sources. `the best story I have written’ Charles Dickens ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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