Una historia de dos ciudades by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Translator Lafuerza, Gregorio
Uniform Title A tale of two cities. Spanish
Title Una historia de dos ciudades
Note Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Una historia de dos ciudades" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, exploring themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the stark contrasts between the life in England and France during this period. The story prominently features characters like Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Dr. Alexandre Manette, a man trying to reunite with his daughter after years of imprisonment. At the start of the novel, Dickens introduces the reader to the contrasting realities of England and France during the year 1775. It opens with a famous line that depicts the era as both the "best of times" and the "worst of times," suggesting a world rife with contradictions. The narrative then shifts to a scene involving a mail coach traveling from London to Dover, establishing an atmosphere of tension and foreboding. As passengers navigate their journey amidst suspicion and the threat of highway robbery, the character of Mr. Lorry is introduced; he is summoned to Paris regarding a mysterious matter involving a Miss Manette, hinting at significant developments to come related to her father’s fate. The vivid descriptions set a tone that foreshadows the dramatic events of the revolution that will profoundly impact all characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Executions and executioners -- Fiction
Subject French -- England -- London -- Fiction
Subject Lookalikes -- Fiction
Subject British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- History -- 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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