Who wrote "A Tale of Two Cities"?

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Charles Dickens wrote A Tale of Two Cities, first published in 1859 as a serialized novel. Set in London and Paris during the French Revolution, it explores themes of sacrifice and resurrection through characters like Sydney Carton, Dr. Manette, and Charles Darnay. Its famous opening line—“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”—is a hallmark of Dickens’s dramatic style and social commentary.

Memory tip: Think “Two Cities, Two Cs”—Charles Dickens. Also, Dickens is the Victorian novelist known for London-centered stories (Oliver Twist, Great Expectations), making him a natural fit for a London-and-Paris tale. Don’t confuse him with Charles Darwin, who wrote on evolution, not novels.