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A Tale of Two Cities

by Charles Dickens

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A Tale of Two Cities

In A Tale of Two Cities, the exposition describes the social conditions during the French Revolution. The rising action includes Dr. Manette's reunion with Lucie, Darnay's trial and acquittal, his...

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A Tale of Two Cities

The plot of "A Tale of Two Cities" follows a classic structure: Dr. Manette is freed from the Bastille and brought to London, setting the stage for the rising action where Charles Darnay is tried for...

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