tale of two cities
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The basic knowledge about Charles Dickens, The French Revolution and locations mentioned in the novel. Assignment on the last slide for the next day. This was an assignment for my EDU 290 class at Central Michigan University.TRANSCRIPT
A Tale of Two Cities
By: Charles DickensIntroduction To The Novel
The Life of Charles Dickens Caste System in France The French RevolutionImportant Locations Mentioned
Charles Dickens
(1812-1870)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dickens_Gurney_head.jpg
Was born on February 7th, 1812
His father was sent to the debt house when Dickens was 12
He worked in a shoe polish factory to pay off his father’s debts
1836 - Married his wife Catherine Hogarth
Dickens had 10 children but 2 died before him
Some of his most famous titles include Tale of Two Cities A Christmas Carol David Copperfield Oliver Twist Great Expectations
He wrote over 50 published pieces in his lifetime
French Caste System(Pre-Revolution)
The Nobility's Life Style
Hall of Mirrors (Versailles)
Palace at Versailles
Marie Antoinette