History of the Plague in London

In "History of the Plague in London," Daniel Defoe intricately weaves a narrative that blends historical account and personal reflection, chronicling the harrowing events of the Great Plague of 1665. Written in a journalistic style that captures the immediacy of the crisis, Defoe's work stands as a seminal example of early modern nonfiction. His meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a reali...