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Set against the backdrop of the 1665 plague in London, this account explores the varied human responses to a devastating pandemic. Drawing from his uncle's journals, the author captures the disbelief, desperation, and compassion experienced by citizens as they faced the crisis. Through a blend of curiosity and historical detail, he reveals poignant stories of survival and loss, highlighting how individuals navigate their roles during a cataclysmic event that challenges societal norms and expectations.
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A Journal of the Plague Year, Daniel Defoe
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Defoe
- Publisher
- Warbler Classics
- Released
- 2020
- Pages
- 278
- ISBN13
- 9781957240978
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, True Stories, Historical Fiction, England, Literary Fiction, English Literature, Narrative Journalism, 17th century, Plague, Epidemic, Year 1665
- First published
- 1722
- Original title
- A Journal of the Plague Year
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1665 plague in London, this account explores the varied human responses to a devastating pandemic. Drawing from his uncle's journals, the author captures the disbelief, desperation, and compassion experienced by citizens as they faced the crisis. Through a blend of curiosity and historical detail, he reveals poignant stories of survival and loss, highlighting how individuals navigate their roles during a cataclysmic event that challenges societal norms and expectations.