Dr. Kate Loveman
Professor of Early Modern Literature and Culture who edited and annotated Samuel Pepys's diary and wrote The Strange History of Samuel Pepys's Diary, appearing as the episode's expert guest.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 48min
Diary of Samuel Pepys
Join Dr. Kate Loveman, a Professor of Early Modern Literature, as she delves into the life of Samuel Pepys, a quintessential figure of Restoration England. They explore Pepys’ motivations for keeping a detailed diary, including venting and social self-fashioning. Loveman reveals how Pepys chronicled everything from daily life to his fears of being read by others. The discussion includes Pepys' use of shorthand for privacy and the diary's historical impact, shedding light on how his candid reflections still resonate today.
