30 pages 1 hour read

Daniel Defoe

A Journal Of The Plague Year

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1722

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Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year excels in its vivid depiction of the 1665 plague in London, providing a gripping historical narrative that feels remarkably timely. Readers praise its detailed, immersive approach but note a somewhat disjointed structure. While some find the language archaic, others appreciate the authenticity this brings to the storytelling.

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Who Should Read A Journal Of The Plague Year?

Readers who are captivated by historical fiction with detailed and immersive narratives will appreciate Daniel Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year. Fans of Albert Camus's The Plague or Gabriel García Márquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera will find its exploration of human behavior in crisis both compelling and enlightening.

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Reading Age

16+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Education
British Literature
Topics
Education
History: World
Health / Medicine