tale of two cities

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work A Tale of Two Cities, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

"Charles Dickens' historical novel 'A Tale of Two Cities' follows the life of Doctor Alexandre Manette following his eighteen-year imprisonment in the Bastille. The text of the novel is based on the first edition published by Chapman and Hall (1859) and reproduces the original illustrations. The text is accompanied by explanatory footnotes and a note on the text and illustrations. 'Contexts' includes selections by Charles Dickens on France and the French, contemporary responses to the French Revolution and its aftermath, writings and correspondence on the composition of 'A Tale of Two Cities', and theatrical adaptations during the nineteenth century. 'Criticism' features contemporary reviews and responses, followed by essays that examine the style, sources and inspirations, and historical framework of the novel, in addition to other critical viewpoints"--Provided by publisher.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.

Collects essays that examine the issue of class conflict in Charles Dickens's "A Tale of Two Cities." Includes biographical and critical information about the author.

Collects essays that examine the issue of class conflict in Charles Dickens's "A Tale of Two Cities." Includes biographical and critical information about the author.

Contains fifteen essays in which the authors analyze various aspects of Charles Dickens's nineteenth-century novel "A Tale of Two Cities.".

Discusses the importance, historical context, and critical reception of Dickens's A tale of two cities.