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Dickens, Charles
1812
1870
Boz
Dickens, Charles John Huffam
Järnefelt, Saimi
1867
1944
Jarnefelt, Saimi
Swan, Saimi
A tale of two cities. Finnish
Kaksi kaupunkia
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tale_of_Two_Cities Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaksi_kaupunkia
Translation of "A Tale of Two Cities"
Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
"Kaksi kaupunkia" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of revolution, resurrection, and the contrasts between London and Paris during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. It begins with a description of the stark contrasts of the time, implying that the fate of individuals can be altered by societal upheaval, setting the stage for the intertwining lives of several key characters. The opening of the novel presents a powerful introduction to the setting and tone, highlighting the chaos and despair of the era. It describes a time marked by both hope and despair, focusing on the travels of Mr. Jarvis Lorry, a banker, who is en route to Paris. Alongside him are two mysterious passengers, suggesting a sense of danger and foreboding as they journey through a landscape filled with uncertainty and violence. Through vivid imagery, the text sets a dark and compelling atmosphere, hinting at deeply personal and societal conflicts that will unravel as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Historical fiction
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
War stories
Executions and executioners -- Fiction
French -- England -- London -- Fiction
Lookalikes -- Fiction
British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
Paris (France) -- History -- 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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