A TALE of Two Cities' is a classic novel written by Charles Dickens in 1859. It is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution and tells the story of two men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, who are similar in appearance but have vastly different lives. The novel follows their intertwined fates as they struggle with the social and political upheaval of the time. It is considered one of Dickens' best works and is often cited as one of the greatest novels of all time.