Classic Reads: A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations (Oprah's Book Club Selections)

by Charles Dickens

Overview

Join millions of readers around the world in two great Charles Dickens classics.
These novels were recently selected for Oprah's Book Club.

Both books were originally published in series within Charles Dickens' periodical "All the Year Round." "A Tale of Two Cities" was published from May 1859 through December 1859 and then quickly followed by "Great Expectations" from December 1860 through August 1861.

Within these novels you will soon understand why these two have been labeled as two of the best books ever written.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012565563
Publisher:	Books 4 People
Publication date:	01/05/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Sales rank:	151,323
File size:	776 KB

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is probably the greatest novelist England has ever produced, the author of such well-known classics as A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, David Copperfield and Oliver Twist. His innate comic genius and shrewd depictions of Victorian life — along with his indelible characters — have made his books beloved by readers the world over.

Date of Birth:

February 7, 1812

Date of Death:

June 18, 1870

Place of Birth:

Portsmouth, England

Place of Death:

Gad's Hill, Kent, England

Education:

Home-schooling; attended Dame School at Chatham briefly and Wellington