The Historical Sources Of Defoe's Journal Of The Plague Year

By Watson Nicholson

Book Overview

The Historical Sources Of Defoe�������s Journal Of The Plague Year is a book written by Watson Nicholson that delves into the historical context and sources that influenced Daniel Defoe's famous novel. Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year, published in 1722, is a fictionalized account of the 1665 Great Plague of London. Nicholson examines the primary sources that Defoe used to create his novel, including contemporary accounts of the plague, official government documents, and personal diaries. The book also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the impact of the plague on London's population and the response of the government and medical community. Through this analysis, Nicholson provides a comprehensive understanding of the historical context that shaped Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year and its enduring significance as a work of literature and historical record.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432651951
• ISBN13: 9781432651954
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"