A Journal of the Plague Year

Autori

• Daniel Defoe
• Tbd

Parametri

• 174 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Inghilterra
• Letteratura inglese
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Reportage letterario

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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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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