A Journal of the Plague Year

Daniel Defoe
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In 1665 a devastating plague swept through London. In “A Journal of the Plague Year”, Daniel Defoe creates a vivid account of the epidemic, its effect, and its victims. The story is told by a fictional narrator. Originally published in 1722, “A Journal of the Plague Year” still fascinates readers.
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