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A Tale Of Two Cities
Mike Poulton
A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens
What readers are saying
Readers have a mixed response to the adaptation of Dickens' classic. While many appreciate the depth and emotional resonance of the story, some find the writing style challenging and the plot convoluted. Overall, it is seen as a powerful exploration of human nature and societal issues during the French Revolution.
Emotional depth and resonancePowerful exploration of human natureEngaging historical contextChallenging writing stylePlot can be convoluted
Synopsis
Adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens.
This moving and exciting adaptation of the story of Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay, the English lawyer and French aristocrat caught up inextricably in the violence and bloodshed of the French Revolution, is played on a simple set, with numerous lighting changes and sound effects, minimal props and vivid stage images, making this an atmospheric, fast-moving and satisfyingly theatrical experience which is always true to the original.|Large flexible cast
Press Reviews
"The Cleveland Playhouse production of A Tale Of Two Cities could well mark the beginning of a new era in American Theatre. Bravo!"
— The Gazette
"An always fascinating, sometimes funny, and finally moving evening."
— The New York Times
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1996
BindingPaperback
Pages104
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573019425
ISBN-100573019428
A Tale of Two Cities is a American adaptation play written by Charles Dickens and published by Samuel French (1996).
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Samuel French · 1996 · 104 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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