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The Journal of the Plague Year

Daniel Defoe

Narrated by Nelson Runger

Released
December 16, 1999
Length
9 hrs 17 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Recorded Books
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In this compelling audiobook, Daniel Defoe vividly recounts the catastrophic effects of London's Great Plague of 1665, drawing from his childhood memories and diverse stories he heard as a boy. Combining historical detail with personal anecdotes, Defoe paints a stark picture of a city grappling with a relentless and deadly disease, offering listeners both a harrowing narrative and a factual journalistic account of the devastation. This work captures the struggles and resilience of a populace in crisis, making it a significant exploration of human suffering and endurance.
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