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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
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gptkbp:adaptation_year
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gptkb:1935
gptkb:1958
gptkb:1976
gptkb:1980
gptkb:1991
gptkb:1994
gptkb:2002
gptkb:2008
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gptkbp:antagonist
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gptkb:Madame_Defarge
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Charles_Dickens
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gptkbp:character_development
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gptkb:Sydney_Carton
gptkb:Madame_Defarge's_vengeance
gptkb:Charles_Darnay
gptkb:Lucie_Manette
Sydney Carton undergoes transformation
Lucie Manette's compassion
Sydney Carton's redemption
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gptkbp:conflict
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gptkb:Revolutionary_France
class struggle
individual vs. society
social class struggle
personal sacrifice
love vs. duty
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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widely acclaimed
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired adaptations
inspired numerous adaptations
influenced writers
studied in literature courses
studied in schools
quoted in popular culture
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gptkbp:famous_person
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gptkb:Dr._Alexandre_Manette
gptkb:Mr._Lorry
gptkb:Madame_Defarge
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..."
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Great_Expectations
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:historical_fiction
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gptkbp:historical_context
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set before and during the French Revolution
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gptkbp:historical_event
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gptkb:Storming_of_the_Bastille
gptkb:Reign_of_Terror
gptkb:French_Revolution
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gptkbp:historical_figure
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gptkb:Dr._Manette
gptkb:Dr._Alexandre_Manette
gptkb:Charles_Darnay
gptkb:Jarvis_Lorry
gptkb:Madame_Defarge
Charles Darnay's uncle
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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gptkb:Marquis_St._Evrémonde
gptkb:Dr._Manette
gptkb:Jerry_Cruncher
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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A Tale of Two Cities
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:French_Revolution
gptkb:literature
gptkb:popular_culture
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:French_Revolution
historical research
social issues of the time
Dickens' own experiences
Dickens's own experiences
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0141439600
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:literary_devices
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gptkb:allegory
symbolism
imagery
irony
foreshadowing
flashback
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gptkbp:literary_significance
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one of Dickens' most famous works
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Sydney_Carton
gptkb:Charles_Darnay
gptkb:Lucie_Manette
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:revolution
gptkb:memory
gptkb:family
doubles
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gptkbp:narrative
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gptkb:historical_fiction
serialized format
intertwined stories
dual narrative
two-part structure
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person omniscient
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
" It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..."
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gptkbp:page_count
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448
approximately 400
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Hard_Times
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gptkbp:protagonist
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gptkb:Charles_Darnay
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gptkbp:published
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1859
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Chapman_&_Hall
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:London
gptkb:Paris
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gptkbp:symbol
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the broken wine cask
the guillotine
the golden thread
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the broken wine cask
the guillotine
the echoing footsteps
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:sacrifice
resurrection
social injustice
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gptkbp:viewpoint
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historical perspective
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Charles_Dickens
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:19th_century
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Victorian_England
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
gptkb:The_Island
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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