A Tale of Two Cities

Author: Charles Dickens (Original), Qian Zongze (Adapted)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The novel highly summarizes the social conditions of France and England on the eve of the French Revolution through typical examples. On one hand, it exposes the cruelty of the luxurious ruling class; on the other hand, it depicts the extremely miserable lives of the vast working people under the exploitation and oppression of the feudal aristocracy, profoundly highlighting the inevitability of revolution. The adapted version retains the key plot, important activities of characters, and brilliant language of the original. The publication of this popular edition allows readers to spend little time appreciating this outstanding cultural treasure of world literature, broadening their horizons, enriching their knowledge, cultivating an interest in literature, and improving their ability to appreciate literary works.