A Tale of Two Cities

By: Charles DickensIntroduction To The Novel

The Life of Charles Dickens Caste System in France The French RevolutionImportant Locations Mentioned

Charles Dickens

(1812-1870)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dickens_Gurney_head.jpg

Was born on February 7th, 1812

His father was sent to the debt house when Dickens was 12

He worked in a shoe polish factory to pay off his father’s debts

1836 - Married his wife Catherine Hogarth

Dickens had 10 children but 2 died before him

Some of his most famous titles include Tale of Two Cities A Christmas Carol David Copperfield Oliver Twist Great Expectations

He wrote over 50 published pieces in his lifetime

French Caste System(Pre-Revolution)

The Nobility's Life Style

Hall of Mirrors (Versailles)

Palace at Versailles

Marie Antoinette