A tale of two cities
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John, Judith, writer of supplementary textual content.
Published
London : Flame Tree Publishing, [2019].
ISBN
9781787557031, 1787557030
Lexile measure
HL 1130L
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Published
London : Flame Tree Publishing, [2019].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
511 pages ; 16 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781787557031, 1787557030
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 9.7, 27 Points
Lexile code
HL
Lexile measure
1130

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This edition is based on the original, anonymous, publication in 1859 by Chapman & Hall (London)
Description
A complex and profound book, The Tale of Two Cities explores the consequences of tyranny, fate and self-sacrifice. With much of the narrative played out in Paris, during the French Revolution Dickens examines the interplay between personal action, and the flow of history. Dr Manette, having travelled to Paris finds himself imprisoned in the Bastille for 18 brutal years, unable to see his kind and loving daughter Lucy. On his eventual return to London the two of them become witnesses in a treason case against Charles Darney who is accused of giving secrets to the French. Lucy finds a way of exonerating him, Darney falls in love with her and by some strange twist of fate he finally reveals the terrible secret that his own uncle was responsible for Manette's years in the Bastille. Manette is shocked but eventually persuaded by Darney's sincerity and true love for this daughter, so he allows them to marry, bringing happiness finally to them all.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Dickens, C., & John, J. (2019). A tale of two cities . Flame Tree Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 and Judith, John. 2019. A Tale of Two Cities. Flame Tree Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 and Judith, John. A Tale of Two Cities Flame Tree Publishing, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Dickens, Charles, and Judith John. A Tale of Two Cities Flame Tree Publishing, 2019.

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