Evaluation:
Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Tale of two cities', 1.
Extract

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is the first line which opened A tale of two cities by Charles Dickens. In France there was a widespread hunger and poverty, particularly in the cities where the inflation was running out of control. The authorities inflicted heavy punishments on their citizens who believe that they are experiencing the very worst of life. For example, in France, nobles were the highest class in the country. One day, wheels of Marquis's, a nobleman, carriage run through a child, Gaspard's child, which killed him. Marquis was not even upset about it.…

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