5W; by Charles Dickens later reprint
Notes'
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a historical novel set during the French Revolution, contrasting life in Paris and London. The story revolves around Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned English lawyer, whose lives intertwine through their love for Lucie Manette. The novel explores themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and social upheaval, highlighting the brutality of the Revolution while celebrating personal redemption. Its famous opening line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," captures the duality of the era.
Description
Yellow pebble leather hardback cover with black lettering on the spine and illustrated dust jacket in nearly pristine condition. Minor wear to the top edge of the spine. Browning to the pages from time.