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#### A Tale Of Two Cities by Charles Dickens: Complete Works-Centennial Edition 1967. ### ## THIS BOOK: Categorised FINE. The 1967 edition was first published in 1967. The book's cover is made of deep green leatherette, with a gold-embossed edge and a gold-embossed motif in the centre. The spine is gold blocked with gold, featuring the title and authors' names in small, square blocks. There is no bumping or foxing, as the paper is of high-quality stock. The previous owner's inscription is inside the front cover. ## OUR IMAGES: We supply at least two images of each book or map in our inventory; no stock images are used. READ ON: When you see the photos, you will know what you want to purchase, not some stock Image. READ ON for information and details on the book and publisher.## ## A Tale of Two Cities: The novel opens with the iconic lines, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," immediately setting the stage for the dualities explored throughout. The narrative centres on Dr. Alexandre Manette, who is released from an eighteen-year imprisonment in the Bastille and reunited with his devoted daughter, Lucie Manette. Lucie becomes a beacon of hope and compassion in the lives of those around her.## ## Charles Darnay, despite his noble heritage, renounces his family's oppressive history in France and starts a new life in England. He marries Lucie but is later drawn back to France during the Revolution to help a loyal family servant, leading to his imprisonment by the revolutionaries. Meanwhile, Sydney Carton, a man of wasted potential who bears a striking resemblance to Darnay, harbours unrequited love for Lucie. Carton ultimately finds his redemption in a selfless act of sacrifice, taking Darnay's place at the guillotine with the haunting words, "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done." ## Dickens weaves an intricate tapestry of themes, including justice and injustice, the power of love, the dangers of revenge, and the possibility of transformation. The contrasting settings of London and Paris, along with the vivid depiction of Revolutionary France, provide a powerful backdrop to the personal dramas of the characters. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS FOR THE UK ONLY. Please contact me for a quotation for international shipping. ####.
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