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Weekly Serialisation in All the Year Round

When
30 April 1859 to 26 November 1859
Where
London
Part of
Dickens publishes A Tale of Two Cities

The first weekly instalment ran in the first issue of All the Year Round on 30 April 1859, continuing until 26 November 1859.

Dickens serialized the novel weekly in his journal All the Year Round. The run began on 30 April 1859 and concluded on 26 November 1859. This format allowed for immediate reader engagement and consistent revenue, aligning with Dickens's strategy of using serial publications to maintain public interest.

Sources

  1. A Tale of Two Cities Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  2. Charles Dickens Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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