A Journal Of The Plague Year

Auteurs

• Daniel Defoe

Paramètres

• Pages: 172 pages
• Temps de lecture: 7 heures

• Angleterre
• Fiction
• Fiction historique
• Littérature anglaise
• Littérature de reportage

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Set against the backdrop of the Great Plague of London in 1665, this novel serves as both a historical account and a cautionary tale. Presented as an eyewitness narrative, it vividly details the chaos and despair of daily life during the outbreak, emphasizing specific locations throughout the city. Defoe employs meticulous research to create a sense of authenticity, including casualty figures and reflections on various accounts of the plague. The work echoes themes of human resilience, drawing parallels to later periods of crisis.

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• Année de publication: 2022