A Tale Of Two Cities

by Steve Barlow (Adapter), Steve Skidmore (Adapter), Charles Dickens

Dickens's tale of love, prejudice, heroism, and sacrifice, set against the background of the French Revolution, has been specially adapted for the stage by Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore. It offers speaking parts for more than 40 actors.

Genres: Classics

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1996

About the author

Steve Barlow (real name Steven Lowe) was born in Britain. He studied at Warwick University and Nottingham University, and worked at various times as a teacher, actor, stage manager and puppeteer. Then he went to teach in Botswana. On his return to the UK he met Steve Skidmore, collectively known as The Two Steves—are British collaborative writers who mostly work in the field of children's literature. They have written over 70 books together.

Reviews

[Amy Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually I'd give it a 3.5. My mom says that I just like Dickens -- I really didn't like this book until page 300. But I loved the theme of redemption and being "called back to life." I'm glad I read it and yes, I do like Dickens. Great book for the long long flight from Beijing to Kashgar and back.

[Christophershammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a suspenseful, funny and touching book that depicts both the legitimate causes of class revolution and the irrational, ungovernable, vengeful nature of 'the mob'. Both an adventure and love story, I can see why this is perceived by many as Dickens' finest work.