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A Journal of the Plague Year
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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022921733
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe offers a gripping fictional account of the devastating plague that ravaged 17th-century London. Presented as a first-person journal, the book explores the social and psychological impact of the epidemic, chronicling the daily lives of Londoners as they confront widespread mortality and societal breakdown. Defoe masterfully blends historical detail with narrative storytelling, creating a compelling and timeless work of historical fiction. This classic literary work delves into themes of survival, resilience, and the human condition in the face of unimaginable crisis. A powerful and enduring exploration of a city under siege, A Journal of the Plague Year remains relevant for its insightful portrayal of human behavior during times of profound adversity.
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