Who is the author of the book “A Tale Of Two Cities”?
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Vikram Seth
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Charles Dickens
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Dominique Lapierre
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Larry Collins
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Correct answer
Explanation
'A Tale of Two Cities' (1859) by Charles Dickens is a historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. It follows the lives of several characters through the tumultuous period, examining the brutal injustice of the ancien régime and the chaos of the revolution. The opening lines 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times' are among the most famous in literature.