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Uniform Title: A tale of two cities. German
Title: Zwei Städte
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Zwei Städte" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in London and Paris during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and follows various characters whose lives intertwine dramatically through political upheaval and personal sacrifices. The central characters, including Mr. Jarvis Lorry and Miss Lucie Manette, navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and redemption against a backdrop of social strife. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid contrast between the two cities, encapsulated in the famous line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Dickens introduces us to the chaotic and dangerous environment of 1775, shedding light on the lawlessness in England and the political instability brewing in France. Key scenarios including a tumultuous journey of a post carriage and the discovery of Mr. Lorry’s mission to restore Miss Manette's father, a long-imprisoned former doctor, hint at the intertwining fates of the characters. These early chapters effectively set the stage by immersing the reader in the historical context and the emotional landscapes of the characters, laying a foundation for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
Translator: Seybt, Julius, -1871
EBook No.: 58145
Published: Oct 21, 2018
Downloads: 243
Language: German
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
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: A tale of two cities. German
Title: Zwei Städte
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Zwei Städte" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in London and Paris during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and follows various characters whose lives intertwine dramatically through political upheaval and personal sacrifices. The central characters, including Mr. Jarvis Lorry and Miss Lucie Manette, navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and redemption against a backdrop of social strife. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid contrast between the two cities, encapsulated in the famous line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Dickens introduces us to the chaotic and dangerous environment of 1775, shedding light on the lawlessness in England and the political instability brewing in France. Key scenarios including a tumultuous journey of a post carriage and the discovery of Mr. Lorry’s mission to restore Miss Manette's father, a long-imprisoned former doctor, hint at the intertwining fates of the characters. These early chapters effectively set the stage by immersing the reader in the historical context and the emotional landscapes of the characters, laying a foundation for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
Translator: Seybt, Julius, -1871
EBook No.: 58145
Published: Oct 21, 2018
Downloads: 243
Language: German
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
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.