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Journal of the Plague Year

Book • 1722
A Journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe is a historical novel that vividly captures the impact of the bubonic plague on London in 1665.

The narrative is presented through the eyes of a fictional narrator, 'H.

F.', who reflects on the societal and personal turmoil caused by the epidemic.

Defoe skillfully blends factual elements with anecdotes, creating a vivid tapestry of fear and resilience during this dark period.

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Thomas Banks
likes this book by Defoe the most.
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Episode 288: Literary Milestones
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Simon Schama
as a novel about the plague.
Simon Schama on Pandemics and the Health of Nations, Part Two
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Orhan Pamuk
as one of the best plague novels ever written.
Nights of Plague, with Nobel Prize Winner Orhan Pamuk

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