FAQ About Charles Dickens

'A Tale of Two Cities', published in 1859, is one of Charles Dickens' most significant works. The novel is set during the French Revolution and contrasts life in London and Paris. It explores themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the tumultuous conditions of revolutionary France. The opening, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," is one of the most famous lines in literature, capturing the dual nature of the era Dickens describes.