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A Journal of the Plague Year

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A Journal of the Plague Year is a historical fiction novel by Daniel Defoe. It deals with Plague.

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About A Journal of the Plague Year

"A Journal of the Plague Year" by Daniel Defoe is a book published in 1722. It recounts one man's experiences during the Great Plague of London in 1665, when bubonic plague devastated the city. Presented as an eyewitness account, the work blends research and imagination to create a detailed chronicle of streets, neighborhoods, and casualties. Its classification remains debated—some view it as authentic history, others as historical fiction, and many as something between both.
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  • Historical fiction
  • Great Fire, London, England, 1666
  • Plague
  • London, England, History, 17th century

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Who wrote A Journal of the Plague Year?

A Journal of the Plague Year was written by Daniel Defoe.

What genre is A Journal of the Plague Year?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is A Journal of the Plague Year free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 12 h 04 min.

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