A Tale of Two Cities: Book Guide, Author and Facts
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel published in 1859 by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. In the Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction, critic Don D'Ammassa argues that it is an adventure novel because the protagonists are in constant danger of being imprisoned or killed.
Quick facts about A Tale of Two Cities
- Title: A Tale of Two Cities
- Author: Charles Dickens
- First published: 1800
- Genre: british, british and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), children's fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL8193465W
Where to read A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is A Tale of Two Cities about?
A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel published in 1859 by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution.
Who wrote A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was written by Charles Dickens.
When was A Tale of Two Cities published?
A Tale of Two Cities was first published in 1800.
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