Pepys, Samuel
The Diaries of Samuel Pepys - A Selection (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141439938
- author:
- Pepys, Samuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 1152
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 5.2 x 19.8 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Samuel Pepys' diary is a vivid and frank account of life in Restoration England, spanning the tumultuous 1660s. The diary covers major events such as the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague, and the Fire of London, as well as Pepys' personal life, including his socializing, amorous entanglements, and work at the Navy Board. Edited by Robert Latham, this selection provides a definitive eyewitness account of the period, offering a unique insight into the politics, public events, and private lives of 17th-century Londoners. With its high spirits and sharp observations, the diary is both a literary masterpiece and a remarkable portrait of life in 17th-century England. First published in 2003, this edition features a new edit and is a great introduction to Pepys' work for those who want to explore his diary in a more manageable and accessible way.
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