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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens with Original Illustrations

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A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer, who sacrifices his own life to save the man he loves.

A Tale of Two Cities was first published in 1859, and it quickly became one of Dickens's most popular novels. The novel has been praised for its vivid characters, its suspenseful plot, and its powerful message about the importance of sacrifice.

Sketches by Boz Illustrative of Every Day Life and Every Day People: by Charles Dickens with original illustrations
Sketches by Boz, Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People: by Charles Dickens with original illustrations
by Charles Dickens

4.3 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 337 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 154 pages
Lending : Enabled
Paperback : 88 pages
Item Weight : 1.93 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.38 x 9 inches
Hardcover : 527 pages

The novel is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, and Dickens vividly depicts the violence and chaos of the time. The novel also explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Sydney Carton is one of the most complex and tragic characters in Dickens's novels. He is a man who has wasted his life, but who ultimately finds redemption in his sacrifice. Carton's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life of purpose.

A Tale of Two Cities is a classic novel that has stood the test of time. The novel is a must-read for any fan of Dickens or historical fiction.

Original Illustrations

The original illustrations for A Tale of Two Cities were created by Hablot Knight Browne, also known as Phiz. Browne's illustrations are essential to the novel, and they help to bring the characters and setting to life.

The illustrations in this edition of A Tale of Two Cities are taken from the first edition of the novel, which was published in 1859. The illustrations are reproduced in their original black-and-white format, and they provide a unique glimpse into the world of Dickens's novel.

About the Author

Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England, in 1812. He began his career as a journalist, but he soon turned to writing fiction. Dickens's first novel, The Pickwick Papers, was published in 1836, and it was an immediate success.

Dickens went on to write some of the most popular and enduring novels in English literature, including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Dickens's novels are known for their vivid characters, their suspenseful plots, and their powerful messages about social justice.

Dickens died in 1870 at the age of 58. He is buried in Westminster Abbey, and he is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language.

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Sketches by Boz Illustrative of Every Day Life and Every Day People: by Charles Dickens with original illustrations
Sketches by Boz, Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People: by Charles Dickens with original illustrations
by Charles Dickens

4.3 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 337 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 154 pages
Lending : Enabled
Paperback : 88 pages
Item Weight : 1.93 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.38 x 9 inches
Hardcover : 527 pages
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Sketches by Boz Illustrative of Every Day Life and Every Day People: by Charles Dickens with original illustrations
Sketches by Boz, Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People: by Charles Dickens with original illustrations
by Charles Dickens

4.3 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 337 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 154 pages
Lending : Enabled
Paperback : 88 pages
Item Weight : 1.93 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.38 x 9 inches
Hardcover : 527 pages
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