A Tale of Two CitiesA Tale of Two Cities is a classic novel by Charles Dickens set in the time of the French Revolution. If focuses on the plight of the French peasantry demoralized by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, and corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution. Interestingly, it follows the lives of several protagonists through these events. Following the lives of several protagonists (most notably Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton), the novel takes the reader on a journey that will stay with them forever. This revised second digital edition has been specially formatted for today's e-readers by Andrews UK, and has many special features, including an easy-to-navigate table of contents. |
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