A Journal of the Plague Year / Being Observations or Memorials of the Most Remarkable Occurrences, as Well Public as Private, Which Happened in London During the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen Who Continued All the While in London

Name: A Journal of the Plague Year / Being Observations or Memorials of the Most Remarkable Occurrences, as Well Public as Private, Which Happened in London During the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen Who Continued All the While in London
Author: Daniel Defoe

By Daniel Defoe

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The narrative presents a citizen's detailed, day-by-day account of a devastating urban plague, combining personal observation with parish burial returns and weekly mortality bills to trace the disease's introduction, spread across neighborhoods, and fluctuating severity. It records official inspections, quarantine measures, civic calculations of burials, and the population's responses—alarm, flight, concealment, and attempts at prevention—while describing demographic patterns, seasonal influences, and the social disruptions accompanying rising death tolls.

About the Author

Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe was an English writer and journalist, best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe," which is often regarded as one of the first novels in the English language. Born in the late 17th century, Defoe's work spans various genres, including fiction, travel writing, and political pamphlets. His keen observations of society and human nature are evident in his historical accounts, such as "A Journal of the Plague Year," which reflects on the Great Plague of 1665. Defoe's writings often blend adventure with social commentary, showcasing his versatility and depth as a thinker and storyteller.