A tale of two cities
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Published
New York : Tom Doherty Associates, 1989.
Physical Desc
367 pages ; 18 cm
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Unavailable/Withdrawn

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Published
New York : Tom Doherty Associates, 1989.
Format
Unknown
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 9.7, 27 Points
Lexile measure
870

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"A TOR book."
General Note
All new material in this edition based on 1988 edition.
Description
A Tale of Two Cities is Charles Dickens's great historical novel, set against the French Revolution. The most famous and perhaps the most popular of his works, it compresses an event of immense complexity to the scale of a family history, with a cast of characters that includes a bloodthirsty ogress and an antihero as believably flawed as any in modern fiction. Though the least typical of the author's novels, A Tale of Two Cities still underscores many of his enduring themes - imprisonment, injustice, and social anarchy, resurrection and the renunciation that fosters renewal. Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition of A Tale of Two Cities includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by R.L. Fisher. They fled to London, seeking safety, and found each other--Dr. Manette, falsely imprisoned for decades; his daughter, Lucie, whose stunning beauty was matched by her loyalty and grace; and Charles Darnay, who abandoned a royal title he hated to risk being called a traitor in France, a spy in England. Together, their love touched the hearts of even stodgy banker Mr. Lorry and cynical, jaded lawyer Sydney Carton ... But in Paris, the fires of revolution exploded in uncontrollable fury. The noble goals of freedom fighters became the crazed bloodbath called the Reign of Terror. And when three exiles returned home on an errand of mercy, they were trapped in a nightmare of mock trials and made rage. Once in Paris, nothing could save Darnay, Lucie, or Manette ... Except a miracle.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Grades 9-12,9.7,27,SD,Quiz 719,English fiction, vocabulary quiz available, literary skills quiz available.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,9.7,27,719.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Grades 9-12,9.7,27,SD,Quiz 719,English fiction, vocabulary quiz available, literary skills quiz available.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Dickens, C. (1989). A tale of two cities . Tom Doherty Associates.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. 1989. A Tale of Two Cities. Tom Doherty Associates.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. A Tale of Two Cities Tom Doherty Associates, 1989.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Dickens, Charles. A Tale of Two Cities Tom Doherty Associates, 1989.

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