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A Tale of Two Cities

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A Tale of Two Cities is a historical fiction novel by Charles Dickens. It deals with executions and executioners and lookalikes.

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About A Tale of Two Cities

"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel published in 1859. Set in London and Paris during the tumultuous French Revolution, it follows Dr. Alexandre Manette after his mysterious 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille and his reunion with his daughter Lucie. Their lives become entangled with a French aristocrat fleeing his heritage and a dissolute English lawyer who harbors secret devotion. Against the backdrop of revolutionary terror and violence, personal sacrifices and hidden connections shape their intertwined fates.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Historical fiction
  • France, History, Revolution, 1789-1799
  • London, England, History, 18th century
  • War stories
  • Executions and executioners
  • French, England, London
  • Lookalikes
  • British, France, Paris
  • Paris, France, History, 1789-1799

Quick answers

Who wrote A Tale of Two Cities?

A Tale of Two Cities was written by Charles Dickens.

What genre is A Tale of Two Cities?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is A Tale of Two Cities free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of A Tale of Two Cities?

Yes β€” LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 15 h 29 min.

What books are similar to A Tale of Two Cities?

Readers who like it often enjoy Outlander, War and Peace and The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty.

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