A Tale of Two Cities

5W Charles Dickens, New York 1920.  Notes A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1859. Set during the tumult of the French Revolution, it contrasts the lives of two cities, Paris and London, focusing on themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and social justice. The story follows key characters such as Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned English lawyer, whose lives intertwine in a tale of love, political upheaval, and personal redemption. The novel is famous for its opening line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," encapsulating the duality of the era. Description Tan canvas binding with textured white, purple, and black design of horse and carriage on the upper boars with white lettering. Design of the same color palette on the spine with white lettering as well. Minimal scuffing to corners and upper and lower spine. Some pencil marks throughout and a few underlined sections in pencil. Gilt to