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The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1661
Book • 1995
The Diary of Samuel Pepys is a comprehensive record of daily life in 17th century London, written by Samuel Pepys from January 1660 to May 1669.
The diary provides vivid descriptions of major historical events such as the Great Plague of London, the Great Fire of London, and the Second Anglo-Dutch War. It also offers insights into Pepys' personal life, including his career rise in the Navy, his marital issues, and his numerous extramarital affairs.
The diary is renowned for its frankness and detailed accounts of everyday life, making it a valuable historical resource and a reflection of the turbulent times in which Pepys lived.
The diary provides vivid descriptions of major historical events such as the Great Plague of London, the Great Fire of London, and the Second Anglo-Dutch War. It also offers insights into Pepys' personal life, including his career rise in the Navy, his marital issues, and his numerous extramarital affairs.
The diary is renowned for its frankness and detailed accounts of everyday life, making it a valuable historical resource and a reflection of the turbulent times in which Pepys lived.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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as an example of a journal from the 17th century.


Carl Pullein

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Does Journaling Help You Be More Productive?
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as a fantastic book that provides a glimpse into the life of someone living in a different era.


Dominic Sandbrook

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as an important figure in the history of diary writing.

Matthew Sweet

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as an eight-and-a-half-year diary project he recently finished reading.

Harry Fletcher-Wood

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when discussing sources on choosing a wife in 17th-century England.

Malcolm Collins

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to illustrate a contrasting perspective on Jewish observance.

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik

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to illustrate how people reacted to the plague in 1665, drawing parallels to the pandemic.


Emma Hogan

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as an example of a diary where the author switches to Latin or French when writing about sexual topics.


Wes Alwyn

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