Chronicles of the Plague Years (translated Classics)

About This Novel

The novel describes the city of London under the attack of the Great Plague in 1665. The novel is likely based on records kept by Defoe's uncle, Henry Defoe. In this book, Defoe took great pains to achieve a realistic effect, describing in detail the specific neighborhoods, streets, and even which houses the plague occurred. In addition, it provides a table of casualty figures and discusses the credibility of various accounts and anecdotes. The book is often compared to contemporary accounts of the plague, particularly the diary of Samuel Pepys. Although Defoe's account is fictional, it is more detailed and systematic than Pepys' first-person narrative.

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