A Tale of Two Cities

Set against the backdrop of London and Paris during the French Revolution, this novel explores the stark contrasts between the lives of the oppressed French peasantry and the brutality of the revolutionaries. It delves into the struggles of various characters as they navigate the tumultuous events that shape their destinies, highlighting social parallels between the two cities. Published in weekly installments, this work has become the bestselling novel in history, illustrating Dickens's keen observations on society and human resilience.