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Classic Literature· United States

Works (Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller)

by Charles Dickens
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
#176of 99,626 books
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Published 1908English
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Published in 1908, Works (Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) established Charles Dickens as one of the defining voices in classic literature. A cornerstone of the literary canon, Works (Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) (1908) by Charles Dickens continues to resonate with readers worldwide.

Book Details

AuthorCharles Dickens
Published1908
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🏛️ Classic Literature
Editorial Score45/100
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Editorial Assessment

Works (Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) by Charles Dickens sits within the tradition of classic literature that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1908 in United States, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Works (Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 45/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. The appeal of Works (Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Within United States's literary landscape, Charles Dickens occupies a significant position. Works (Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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190845
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Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.

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