Journal of the Plague Year

Journal of the Plague Year, written by Daniel Defoe and published in 1722, is a fictionalized account of the Great Plague that struck London in 1665. The narrative follows one man's experiences during this devastating time, detailing the social and personal impacts of the epidemic. Notable for its vivid depiction of the plague's effects on the city, the work serves as both a historical document and a commentary on human resilience in the face of crisis.















