Sunday Classics: ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ by Charles Dickens
The 1859 novel’s themes resonate with readers even today
Published 28.11.21, 12:19 AM
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November is a month of note for Charles Dickens’s fans, for it was on November 15, 1859 that the serialized publication of A Tale of Two Cities came to an end, with the final chapter appearing in Dickens’s own circular, All Year Round. That’s right, the author’s twelfth novel, which opens with the iconic words, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”, and is written against the backdrop of the French Revolution, was first published in 31 weekly installments.
The true test of a classic is its ability to affect readers down the ages. There’s no denying the enduring relevance of A Tale Of Two Cities — written in the 19th century — to our modern times. Read (or re-read) it today to discover how its core themes of class struggles, oppression, violence and the burdens of family lineage continue to resonate with present generations.
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