A Tale of Two Cities"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...." So begins this ageless tale of heroism, love, and adventure in the terrible and hopeful days of the French Revolution. With its unforgettable characters -- valiant Sydney Carton, antic Jerry Cruncher, brave Lucie Manette -- and the grit and grandeur of two great cities, Paris and London, in an era of momentous change, "A Tale of Two Cities" is one of Charles Dickens' geatest triumphs. Marked by Dickens' unmatched powers of observation, his sway over the emotions, and his incomparable gift for exciting storytelling, it displays in every aspect why his works are beloved by millions. Washington Square Press' Enriched Classics present the world's greatest literature in timeless editions designed for modern readers. Special features include a lively introduction with essential biographical and historical background, critical perspectives, and a unique visual essay composed of authentic period illustrations and photographs that help bring every word to life. |
Contents
The Night Shadows | 3 |
3034 | 47 |
Five Years Later | 63 |
Congratulatory | 79 |
Hundreds of People | 112 |
Monseigneur in Town | 127 |
Monseigneur in the Country | 138 |
The Gorgons Head | 145 |
BOOK THE THIRD The Track of a Storm | 305 |
In Secret | 307 |
The Grindstone | 322 |
The Shadow | 330 |
Calm in Storm | 336 |
The Woodsawyer | 343 |
Triumph | 351 |
A Knock at the Door | 360 |
Two Promises | 160 |
A Companion Picture | 170 |
The Fellow of No Delicacy | 184 |
The Honest Tradesman | 190 |
Still Knitting | 218 |
One Night | 231 |
Nine Days | 238 |
An Opinion | 246 |
A Plea | 255 |
Echoing Footsteps | 260 |
The Sea Still Rises | 274 |
Fire Rises | 281 |
Drawn to the Loadstone Rock | 290 |
A Hand at Cards | 367 |
The Game Made | 383 |
The Substance of the Shadow | 399 |
Dusk | 417 |
Darkness | 422 |
Fiftytwo | 433 |
The Knitting Done | 448 |
The Footsteps Die Out For Ever | 463 |
Critical Excerpts | 471 |
Suggestions for Further Reading | 484 |
Visual Glossary | 485 |
Literary Illusions and Notes | 487 |