A Journal of the Plague Year

Released: May 7, 2026
Length: 10 hrs 25 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: SNR Audio

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In "A Journal of the Plague Year," first published in 1722, Daniel Defoe presents a harrowing first-person account of the bubonic plague that ravaged London in 1665. This meticulously researched narrative captures the city’s descent into chaos as fear and paranoia unsettle communities, and individuals resort to deceit to cope with the epidemic's harsh realities. Blending insightful research with vivid storytelling, Defoe's work serves as a profound exploration of one of England's most devastating historical events.

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