Title/Author: A Tale of Two Cities / Charles Dickens Publication Date/Genre:1859 / Historical Fiction Biographical information about the author: Charles Dickens was (and remains) one of the most popular characters authors of all time. Many of his novels, including this one, have never been out of print. It was praised for its complexity and realism. Historical information about the period of publication: This is a period after the French and American Revolutions, although conflict still exists in France at this time. The unification of Romania takes place in January. Origin of Species published by Darwin. Slight political conflict with Wales and Queensland in Great Britain. HarpersFerry event in the United States. Characteristics of the genre: In historical fiction, the events described in the novel can certainly be based on real life (such as the connection with the author in this novel), but it didn't exactly happen. It's realistic, but it's not historical fact. Setting (be as specific as possible) and plot summary: The novel is set, as the title suggests, in two cities and their suburbs. These locations are London and Paris (although most of the novel is set in Paris, rather than London). This novel is set before, during and after the French Revolution (during the Great Terror). The novel begins in 1775, when political problems are developing in England and France (the American Revolution in England's North American colonies, and famine and preparation for revolution in France). Mr. Lorry receives a letter from Jerry Cruncher (a messenger) who stops his carriage. The letter tells Mr. Lorry, who works with the Tellson Bank in London, to go to Dover, another town, where he will have to wait for a young woman. He re......middle of paper......name of the French revolutionaries. Here the plot intensifies as the story progresses. Fast forward another year, Charles asks Lucy's father for advice. He then asks to marry Lucy. At the same time, Carton also professes his similar affection for Lucy. He admits that he is almost useless, but Lucy cheers him up and gives him hope to be a better man. Jerry Cruncher goes to the London cemetery and steals RogerCly's body (the body of a dead spy). In contrast, at the Wine Shop, Spy Barsad tries to uncover evidence of the revolution. Madame Defarge draws up a secret list of people the revolution will try to kill. Charles Darnay, on his wedding day, reveals his identity as a French nobleman. The father then resumes the shoe making routine for 9 nights. Mr. Lorry and Mrs. Pross (Mrs. Darnay's handmaid) look after him during