A Journal of the Plague Year

A Journal of the Plague Year

Daniel Defoe2010
A Journal of the Plague Year is Defoe's fictional reconstruction of the effects of the Great Plague of 1665 on London. He brings vividly to life the devastation and suffering wrought by the disease,and its effect on the city. This revised edition includes comprehensive notes, a complete topographical index, and a new introduction.
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Barbara Williford@barbarawilliford
3 stars
May 7, 2022

After reading Robinson Crusoe, I became a fan of Daniel Defoe. Although this book is considered Historical fiction, I found it fascinating how the plague impacted England. From the spread, the physical conditions of the victim, the response of the community, treatments, economic impact and the devastation. This book is presented as factual and maybe tedious and boring in parts to some people. Don’t expect a light read, this is written as a history book. Great information.

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Jales@jales
3 stars
Oct 27, 2021

It hits different rn (in 2021), a pandemic going on centuries later and how people handle... it's actually quite similar. liked it.

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Emma Myers@nachsie
4 stars
Oct 7, 2021

Its interesting to see the difference between how they handled their own plague and the difference between ours now.

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Aaron McCollough@rondollah
5 stars
Jan 9, 2023
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Giovanni Garcia-Fenech @giovannigf
3 stars
Feb 9, 2022
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Landri Driskill@landriskwrites
2 stars
Dec 15, 2021
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KKK@kandid
4 stars
Nov 10, 2021
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Joshua Line@fictionjunky
4 stars
Sep 30, 2021
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Bîcu Alexandru-Gabriel@alexandru
4 stars
Sep 6, 2021