A Tale of Two Cities is one of Charles Dickens’s most powerful and enduring historical novels, set against the turbulent years of the French Revolution. Moving between London and Paris, the story opens with the release of Dr. Alexandre Manette, who has spent eighteen years imprisoned in the Bastille. Reunited with his devoted daughter, Lucie, he struggles to rebuild a life shattered by years of suffering and isolation. Their fragile happiness is soon drawn into a web of secrets and conflicting loyalties. Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat determined to escape the burden of his family’s name, finds himself caught between his past and his hopes for a new life. Meanwhile, Sydney Carton, a brilliant but dissolute English lawyer, conceals a profound love for Lucie—one that will ultimately demand the greatest sacrifice. Set against the growing fury of revolution, A Tale of Two Cities explores love, loyalty, injustice, vengeance, and redemption. With its unforgettable opening, sweeping historical atmosphere, and one of literature’s most moving acts of self-sacrifice, Dickens’s novel remains a compelling portrait of individuals whose lives are transformed by the violence and upheaval of an age.
| Penulis | : | Charles Dickens |
|---|---|---|
| Penerbit | : | basabasi |
| Tahun terbit | : | 2026 |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Halaman | : | 428 |
