A Tale Of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
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First published: 1859
Number of Words: 138,000
Avg. Time to Read: 9 - 12 hours
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Published in 1859, Charles Dickens’ historical novel A Tale of Two Cities is set before and during the French Revolution and its famous opening lines “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” capture the contrasting atmosphere of that turbulent era. When writing the book, Dickens conducted extensive research on the events and social conditions that led up to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1789. Though a work of fiction, A Tale of Two Cities aimed to transport readers to the streets and prisons of Paris and London at a time of radical upheaval and societal change.
The book was deeply influenced by Dickens’ own experiences in France during the late 1840s, when the aftershocks of revolution were still being felt. Through his travels, he observed how poverty, social injustice and lack of opportunity for the lower classes had pushed the French people to revolt against the aristocracy. Dickens incorporated this social context into the novel, depicting the hardship and unrest that ultimately boiled over into mob rule and the Reign of Terror. His detailed portrayal of the French peasantry and working class brought the human toll of that turbulent period to vivid life.
A Tale of Two Cities became one of Dickens’ most popular works thanks to its compelling characters, propulsive plotlines and historical sweep. To this day, it stands as a masterful work of historical fiction that transports readers to the streets of Paris and London during one of the defining eras of the modern world.
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