A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The story alternates between Paris and London and follows the lives of several characters, including Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer. The novel examines themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and social justice as it portrays the impact of the revolution on individuals and society. Dickens’s narrative combines historical detail with dramatic storytelling, offering a profound commentary on the nature of social upheaval and personal redemption.