A Tale of Two Cities: Dickens's Revolutionary Novel

Twayne's Masterwork Studies #89

by Ruth F. Glancy

Dickens scholar Glancy offers a sourcebook (suitable for high school and college students and general readers) that includes discussions of the novel's historical context, its place in literature, and its critical reception, together with a complete reading that examines such elements as plot, setting, character, and theme. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

138 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1991

Reviews

[Mo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Typical Dickens, so why was I surprised by a few twists?

[Peg]

Just picked this up from the Library to help me more fully appreciate the novel.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've taught this book and read it for a Victorian Literature class.

[The-Nook-Nut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent historical fiction.