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Set against the backdrop of the Great Plague of London, the narrative captures the fear and devastation experienced by the city's residents as a mysterious illness claims countless lives. Defoe meticulously details specific locations and casualty figures, enhancing the authenticity of the account. Unlike Samuel Pepys's more personal diary, this work offers a systematic and comprehensive exploration of the events, making it a compelling and realistic portrayal of a historical crisis.
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A Journal of the Plague Year, Daniel Defoe, Tbd
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Defoe, Tbd
- Publisher
- Benediction Classics
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9781789430967
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, True Stories, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, England, 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 London, the narrative captures the fear and devastation experienced by the city's residents as a mysterious illness claims countless lives. Defoe meticulously details specific locations and casualty figures, enhancing the authenticity of the account. Unlike Samuel Pepys's more personal diary, this work offers a systematic and comprehensive exploration of the events, making it a compelling and realistic portrayal of a historical crisis.