Re: A Tale of Two Cities

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My dear Miss Lalonde,

  It is for you to explore the details of my book "A Tale of Two Cities,"
but I can tell you some of the things I was thinking of when I wrote it.  I
was interested in revolution, what causes it, how it happens, what the
consquences are.  An overriding concern for me was the possibility of a
revolution such as the French happening in England, and how that might be
averted.  I was also interested in resurrection: personal resurrection, that
is - rebirth into a new life after years of suffering and bondage. And I was
interested in self-sacrifice - how a man might acquire dignity - nobility
even - by forgetting himself, and living, or dying if need be, for his friends.


Faithfully yours,


Charles Dickens
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>Dear Mr.Dickens:
>Can you possibly give me a detailed explanation of theme in your novel " A
Tale of Two Cities?
>It would be greatly appreciated.
>Sarah
>
>

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Charles Dickens
charles_dickens@rmplc.co.uk
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