Journal of Plague

'A Journal of the Plague Year' recounts the events of the bubonic plague that struck London in 1665.

Written as a fictional memoir, the book vividly describes the epidemic's impact on the city's population.

Defoe details the social and economic disruptions caused by the plague, as well as the responses of both individuals and authorities.

The narrative explores themes of mortality, fear, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Defoe creates a compelling and realistic account of a city in crisis.