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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.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Carl Pullein
as an example of a journal from the 17th century.
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Dominic Sandbrook
as a fantastic book that provides a glimpse into the life of someone living in a different era.
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Matthew Sweet
as an important figure in the history of diary writing.
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Harry Fletcher-Wood
as an eight-and-a-half-year diary project he recently finished reading.
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Malcolm Collins
when discussing sources on choosing a wife in 17th-century England.
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Rabbi Meir Soloveichik
to illustrate a contrasting perspective on Jewish observance.
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Emma Hogan
to illustrate how people reacted to the plague in 1665, drawing parallels to the pandemic.
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Wes Alwyn
as an example of a diary where the author switches to Latin or French when writing about sexual topics.
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