A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens
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A Tale of Two Cities

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: Buck Schirner

Unabridged: 15 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/21/2015

Categories: Fiction, Classic


Synopsis

"It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known."From the author of David Copperfield and A Christmas Carol comes a novel which is among the most celebrated works in the history of literary fiction.Dickens' two cities are London and Paris during the time of the French Revolution. Dr. Manette, a French physician, having been called in to treat a young peasant and his sister, realizes that they have been cruelly abused by the Marquis de St. Evremonde and his brother. To ensure Dr. Manette's silence, the Marquis has him confined for eighteen years in the Bastille. As the story opens, the doctor has just been released. He is brought to England where he gradually recovers his health and his sanity.Charles Darnay, concealing his identity as the cruel Marquis' nephew, has left France and renounced his heritage. He falls in love with Lucie, Dr. Manette's daughter, and they are happily married. When he is called to Paris to save a servant condemned by the mob, Darnay himself is imprisoned, setting off a chain of events which will entwine the lives of Darnay and the degenerate barrister Sydney Carton in ways that reveal the profound effects of revenge, love, and redemption.This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.

About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is the most popular and, many believe, the greatest English author. He wrote many classic novels, including David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, and A Christmas Carol. Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities are available from Brilliance Audio.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa on May 29, 2009

My primary goal when I'm teaching A Tale of Two Cities to my sophomores is to make them realize that Charles Dickens didn't write creaky, dusty long novels that teachers embraced as a twisted rite of passage for teenagers. Instead, I want them them to understand why Dickens was one of the most popul......more

Goodreads review by Mario the lone bookwolf on April 23, 2023

Never change a running plot system Although it might get used far too often Instead of trying out new plots and ideas, Dickens keeps focusing on his main premises, recycling himself a bit and especially losing control over the inner logic, coherency, and credibility, not ever to talk about suspension......more

Goodreads review by zuza_zaksiazkowane on April 13, 2023

Za głupia na to jestem......more

Goodreads review by Meghhnaa on November 11, 2022

Quick plot synopsis - Set against the backdrop of the famous French Revolution, it is a tale of the cities of London and Paris. Mr. Jarvis Lorry (confidential clerk at Tellson's Bank) is travelling to meet Lucie Manette (a ward of Tellson's Bank), to inform her that she isn’t an orphan. They travel......more