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Set during the Great Plague of 1665, this historical account vividly depicts the devastating impact of the epidemic on London. Daniel Defoe combines firsthand observations with detailed narratives of the social and economic turmoil that ensued. Through personal stories and reflections, he explores themes of fear, survival, and human resilience in the face of catastrophe. This work serves as both a gripping chronicle of a city in crisis and an insightful commentary on human behavior during times of widespread panic.
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History of the Plague in London, Daniel Defoe
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- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Defoe
- Publisher
- Outlook Verlag
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9783752310139
- 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 during the Great Plague of 1665, this historical account vividly depicts the devastating impact of the epidemic on London. Daniel Defoe combines firsthand observations with detailed narratives of the social and economic turmoil that ensued. Through personal stories and reflections, he explores themes of fear, survival, and human resilience in the face of catastrophe. This work serves as both a gripping chronicle of a city in crisis and an insightful commentary on human behavior during times of widespread panic.