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Tale of Two Cities

Tale of Two Cities

By: Charles Dickens
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 Dive into the gripping world of A Tale of Two Cities (1859), a historical novel by Charles Dickens that explores profound themes of guilt, shame, redemption, and patriotism. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution, the story weaves the lives of two strikingly similar men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, whose contrasting characters illuminate the complexities of sacrifice and transformation during the Jacobin Reign of Terror. (Summary from Wikipedia)Copyright Romance Stories Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 045 - IIIXV The Footsteps Die Out For Ever

    045 - IIIXV The Footsteps Die Out For Ever
    Feb 18 2026
    Dive into the gripping world of A Tale of Two Cities (1859), a historical novel by Charles Dickens that explores profound themes of guilt, shame, redemption, and patriotism. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution, the story weaves the lives of two strikingly similar men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, whose contrasting characters illuminate the complexities of sacrifice and transformation during the Jacobin Reign of Terror. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    15 mins
  • 044 - IIIXIV The Knitting Done

    044 - IIIXIV The Knitting Done
    Feb 17 2026
    Dive into the gripping world of A Tale of Two Cities (1859), a historical novel by Charles Dickens that explores profound themes of guilt, shame, redemption, and patriotism. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution, the story weaves the lives of two strikingly similar men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, whose contrasting characters illuminate the complexities of sacrifice and transformation during the Jacobin Reign of Terror. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    28 mins
  • 043 - IIIXIII Fiftytwo

    043 - IIIXIII Fiftytwo
    Feb 16 2026
    Dive into the gripping world of A Tale of Two Cities (1859), a historical novel by Charles Dickens that explores profound themes of guilt, shame, redemption, and patriotism. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution, the story weaves the lives of two strikingly similar men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, whose contrasting characters illuminate the complexities of sacrifice and transformation during the Jacobin Reign of Terror. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    24 mins
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