Describe the critical commantry on book 3 a tale of two cities
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Charles Dickens' 1859 novel A Tale of Two Cities, a sweeping story about characters who get wrapped up in the French Revolution in the last decades of the 18th century, is one of the most popular and enduring novels ever written. It has been popular since the time it was published and is one of Dickens' most-read and widely taught works today.
Like any great work of literature, A Tale of Two Cities has inspired endless analysis and debate. The act of analyzing and interpreting a work of literature is known as literary criticism. But what is the 'right' interpretation of A Tale of Two Cities? There is no totally correct interpretation as great works of literature are rich enough to allow for multiple perspectives.
It is best to think of literary criticism as an ongoing and endless argument. A critic makes a claim about the text, supporting it with evidence and reasoning, and other critics respond with their own interpretations. Often, critics will fall into a group that, while not always in total agreement, does agree on certain ways to approach a work of literature.
Three of these groups who have discussed A Tale of Two Cities are historical critics, formalist critics, and feminist critics.