Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141196909
- author:
- Charles Dickens
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 13.6 x 4.5 x 20.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Tale of Two Cities, a masterpiece of Victorian literature, is presented in a beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics edition, designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. The book's high-quality, colourful cloth binding features foil-stamped design, making it a collectible addition to any bookshelf.
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Reign of Terror, the story follows the intertwined lives of Dr Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton, as they become entangled in a web of love, loyalty, and survival. Against the tranquil streets of London, they are drawn to the bloodstained streets of Paris, where the threat of La Guillotine looms large.
With its richly detailed characters and gripping narrative, A Tale of Two Cities is a compelling and thought-provoking read, offering a unique insight into the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of love and sacrifice.