“So does a whole world, with all its greatnesses and littlenesses, lie in a twinkling star. And as mere human knowledge can split a ray of light and analyse the manner of its composition, so, sublimer intelligences may read in the feeble shining of this earth of ours, every thought and act, every vice and virtue, of every responsible creature on it.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
A Tale of Two Cities: World Classics
Charles Dickens's renowned novel, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, intertwines the lives of characters in London and Paris. The story delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for justice amidst the chaos of revolution. more
Author
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more
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