Charles Dickens: Great Expectations & A Tale of Two Cities
Enriched edition. Victorian ambition and French Revolution upheaval—love, redemption, inequalityBy Charles Dickens
Length36h 33m
About this audiobook
Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' and 'A Tale of Two Cities' are both iconic works of literature that offer valuable insight into Victorian society and the human condition. 'Great Expectations' follows the story of Pip, a young boy who dreams of climbing the social ladder, while 'A Tale of Two Cities' portrays the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. Dickens' writing style is characterized by vivid imagery, complex characters, and social commentary, making his work a cornerstone of 19th-century literature. Both novels explore themes of love, redemption, and the consequences of societal inequality. Charles Dickens, a renowned British author, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society, using his platform to shed light on the injustices of his time. His novels continue to resonate with readers today, offering timeless lessons and perspectives on the human experience. I highly recommend 'Great Expectations' and 'A Tale of Two Cities' to anyone interested in exploring the complexities of society and the enduring power of literature.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (3K)
Includes Amazon, Goodreads, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length36 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A TALE OF TWO CITIES (Illustrated Edition)
26CHAPTER XV
2David Copperfield
27CHAPTER XVI
3HARD TIMES (Illustrated)
28CHAPTER XVII
4THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP (Illustrated)
29CHAPTER XVIII
5Great Expectations & Other Great Dickens' Novels - 5 Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
30CHAPTER XIX
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6Introduction
31CHAPTER XX
7Author Biography
32CHAPTER XXI
8Historical Context
33CHAPTER XXII
9Synopsis (Selection)
34CHAPTER XXIII
10Book the First — Recalled to Life
35CHAPTER XXIV
11Book the Second — the Golden Thread
36Book the Third — the Track of a Storm
12CHAPTER I
37CHAPTER I
13CHAPTER II
38CHAPTER II
14CHAPTER III
39CHAPTER III
15CHAPTER IV
40CHAPTER IV
16CHAPTER V
41CHAPTER V
17CHAPTER VI
42CHAPTER VI
18CHAPTER VII
43CHAPTER VII
19CHAPTER VIII
44CHAPTER VIII
20CHAPTER IX
45CHAPTER IX
21CHAPTER X
46CHAPTER X
22CHAPTER XI
47CHAPTER XI
23CHAPTER XII
48CHAPTER XII
24CHAPTER XIII
49CHAPTER XIII
25CHAPTER XIV
50CHAPTER XIV
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