"A Tale of Two Cities"

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This paper examines how "A Tale of Two Cities" is a pure novel with elements of melodrama and how this magnum opus by Charles Dickens provides a descriptive analysis of the happenings around the French Revolution, partly in order to intensify the element of imagery. It looks at how it is set against a historical background and how the success of the plot, as well as the characters, largely depends on the setting. It also shows how the novel brings out the spirit of the late 18th century and continuously reminds the reader of the past or the time depicted in the novel.

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"A Tale of Two Cities is a novel that brings out the spirit of the late eighteenth century and the outbreak of the French Revolution. The year is 1775 and the countries of England and France are experiencing the extremes in the form of "the best of times" and "the worst of times". The time is both of enlightenment and brutality coupled with injustice that paves way for revolution. But sacrifices made in the end by Carton for Darnay and Lucie stand for the rebirth of affection, union, joy, solidarity and a world that offers security for the generations to come. Jarvis Lorry informs as well as takes Lucie Manette to her father whom she thought was dead since last eighteen years."

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