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Eine Geschichte aus zwei Städten

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Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, depicting the tumultuous social and political upheaval in both London and Paris.

The novel explores themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and the duality of human nature through the intertwined lives of its characters.

Dr. Alexandre Manette, after years of unjust imprisonment in the Bastille, is rescued and brought to England, where he is reunited with his daughter, Lucie.

Their lives become entangled with Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat renouncing his family's legacy, and Sydney Carton, a cynical lawyer who ultimately finds redemption.

As the revolution intensifies, the characters are drawn into a web of love, betrayal, and self-sacrifice, culminating in a gripping climax.

Dickens masterfully portrays the brutality and idealism of the era, offering a profound commentary on the cyclical nature of history and the enduring power of hope.

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Micky Beisenherz
when Gemini asked which novel begins with the sentence, "Es war die beste und die schlimmste aller Zeiten?".
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