Kaksi kaupunkia by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Translator Järnefelt, Saimi, 1867-1944
Uniform Title A tale of two cities. Finnish
Title Kaksi kaupunkia
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tale_of_Two_Cities Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaksi_kaupunkia
Note Translation of "A Tale of Two Cities"
Note Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kaksi kaupunkia" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of revolution, resurrection, and the contrasts between London and Paris during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. It begins with a description of the stark contrasts of the time, implying that the fate of individuals can be altered by societal upheaval, setting the stage for the intertwining lives of several key characters. The opening of the novel presents a powerful introduction to the setting and tone, highlighting the chaos and despair of the era. It describes a time marked by both hope and despair, focusing on the travels of Mr. Jarvis Lorry, a banker, who is en route to Paris. Alongside him are two mysterious passengers, suggesting a sense of danger and foreboding as they journey through a landscape filled with uncertainty and violence. Through vivid imagery, the text sets a dark and compelling atmosphere, hinting at deeply personal and societal conflicts that will unravel as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Executions and executioners -- Fiction
Subject French -- England -- London -- Fiction
Subject Lookalikes -- Fiction
Subject British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- History -- 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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