Tale of Two Cities
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Transcript of Tale of Two Cities
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