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Set against the backdrop of the Great Plague of 1665 in London, the narrative follows a man's harrowing experiences during this devastating time. Although presented as a contemporary account, it was actually penned in the early 18th century by Daniel Defoe, who was just a child during the plague. The story likely draws inspiration from the journals of Defoe's uncle, Henry Foe, offering a vivid and immersive portrayal of survival amidst chaos and fear.
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A Journal of the Plague Year, Daniel Defoe
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- Released
- 2012
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Defoe
- Publisher
- SMK Books
- Released
- 2012
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN13
- 9781617205811
- 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 Great Plague of 1665 in London, the narrative follows a man's harrowing experiences during this devastating time. Although presented as a contemporary account, it was actually penned in the early 18th century by Daniel Defoe, who was just a child during the plague. The story likely draws inspiration from the journals of Defoe's uncle, Henry Foe, offering a vivid and immersive portrayal of survival amidst chaos and fear.