Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities
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- Title in Hungarian
- Két város meséje
- First published
- 1859
- Languages
- Hungarian and English
- Pages
- about 827
- Edition
- unabridged
Book summary
Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, renounces his origins to live a fairer life in England, while Sydney Carton, a disillusioned lawyer, struggles with his own inner emptiness. Their destinies intersect against the backdrop of the French Revolution, where social tensions erupt and overturn lives. Between sacrifice, violence, and hope, each must face the consequences of his choices. This novel blends historical drama with intense human emotions. The author shapes a powerful story about justice, redemption, and the upheavals of an era.
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