Isbn: 9789358717549 - a journal of the plague year (5 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The historical book 'A Journal of the Plague Year' was authored by Daniel Defoe. An unidentified protagonist who keeps a record of the happenings and experiences during the bubonic plague epidemic in London tells the tale. Defoe accurately conveys the dread, despair, and desperation that engulfed London during the plague via vivid descriptions and realistic representations. A sociological reflection on human nature and cultural reactions to catastrophe, 'A Journal of the Plague Year' is more than simply a historical account. In the face of a terrible pandemic, Defoe examines issues of resiliency, survival, and the dissolution of societal order. Inquiries are raised throughout the book regarding the nature of mankind, the frailty of civilization, and how unusual events affect people individually and collectively. One of history's most terrible pandemics is brought to life for the reader in a disturbing and engaging way thanks to Defoe's deft mixing of truth and fiction and his realistic writing style. 'A Journal of the Plague Year' is still regarded as a remarkable piece of literature that illuminates the human condition and demonstrates the lasting value of narrative. …

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