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A Journal of the Plague Year

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Set against the backdrop of the Great Plague of 1665, the narrative offers a harrowing yet detailed portrayal of life in London during this catastrophic event. Through the eyes of a man who witnesses the transformation of his city, readers experience the stark contrast between daily life and the grim realities of death and despair, marked by houses designated with crosses and the sight of dead-carts. Defoe masterfully intertwines historical fact with personal stories, making this account both a significant historical document and a profound exploration of human suffering.

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Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Digireads.com
Rok vydania
2019
Počet strán
184
ISBN13
9781420963236
Série
Prvé vydanie
1722
Pôvodný názov
A Journal of the Plague Year
Hodnotenie
4,1 z 5
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Set against the backdrop of the Great Plague of 1665, the narrative offers a harrowing yet detailed portrayal of life in London during this catastrophic event. Through the eyes of a man who witnesses the transformation of his city, readers experience the stark contrast between daily life and the grim realities of death and despair, marked by houses designated with crosses and the sight of dead-carts. Defoe masterfully intertwines historical fact with personal stories, making this account both a significant historical document and a profound exploration of human suffering.