| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Translator |
Bálint, Mihály |
| Uniform Title |
A tale of two cities. Hungarian
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| Title |
Két város: Regény három könyvben
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian National Digital Archive
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| Summary |
"Két város: Regény három könyvben" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous period leading up to the French Revolution, exploring themes of social upheaval, sacrifice, and resurrection. The narrative weaves through the lives of characters such as Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Dr. Alexandre Manette, who is deeply affected by the tragedy of the times. The opening portion introduces readers to the stark contrasts of the era—between wisdom and foolishness, faith and disbelief, hope and despair. It paints a vivid picture of England and France in 1775, characterized by both opulence and poverty, as societal tensions fester beneath the surface. The scene transitions to a post carriage ride on a dark, foggy night, where the characters are shrouded in mystery and suspicion, reflecting the dangers and uncertainties of travel during this chaotic time. Key elements hint at the larger themes of resurrection and the call for change that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
Executions and executioners -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French -- England -- London -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Lookalikes -- Fiction
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| Subject |
British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- History -- 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66149 |
| Release Date |
Aug 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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