A Tale of Two Cities

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel written by Charles Dickens that beautifully depicts the horrors of the French Revolution.

When French Doctor Mannette, imprisoned in the Bastille, is reunited with his daughter, Lucie, a sudden upturn of events lands Lucie, her father and her suitors amidst the bloodshed and violence of Paris during the horrendous period of the Reign of Terror. There, they are forced to face the consequences of their past, as their lives are overshadowed by the fatal blow of La Guillotine.

Charles Dickens weaves themes like love and sacrifice, social injustice, revenge and redemption to create a compelling narrative exploring the complexities of human nature and the societal issues of the time.

Author
Charles Dickens

Age Group
15+ years

Language
English

Number Of Pages
360