Charles Dickens

Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought)

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Twenty literary luminaries, ranging from Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare to Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain, are profiled in this entertaining and informative collection. Winner of A School Library Journal's Book of the Year Award, Lives of the Writers is both an indispensable reference tool and an exhilarating gossipfest.

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Lexile: 
1070L
Length: 
02:06
Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought)

A Tale of Two Cities

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Charles Dickens' epic love story comes alive in this exciting Masterpiece Theatre presentation.

In the dock of a British courtroom, French aristocrat Charles Darnay stands accused of spying for the King of France. The outlook appears grim until some last-minute help comes from his astonishing lookalike, Sydney Carton. As Darnay goes free and makes plans to marry Lucie Manette, Carton keeps his secret desire for her to himself, yet assures her that he would make the ultimate sacrifice for her, "or for anyone you love."

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Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
03:17
A Tale of Two Cities