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Uniform Title: A journal of the plague year. German
Title: Die Pest zu London
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Die Pest zu London" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work chronicles the catastrophic outbreak of the bubonic plague in London during the 17th century, detailing the societal reactions, public health measures, and personal narratives of those affected. At the start of the book, the narrator provides a backdrop for the plague's arrival, mentioning the initial reports of outbreaks in nearby Holland and the ensuing panic in London as cases begin to emerge. As the seriousness of the plague becomes evident, the community experiences a growing sense of dread and confusion, with discussions surrounding government responses and the proliferation of fear-driven behaviors. The narrator reflects on personal dilemmas regarding whether to flee the city or stay, pondering the implications on business, safety, and divine intervention, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of human resilience amid disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Translator: Steinitzer, Heinrich, 1869-1947
EBook No.: 65277
Published: May 7, 2021
Downloads: 95
Language: German
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Great Fire, London, England, 1666 -- Fiction
Subject: Plague -- Fiction
Subject: London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: A journal of the plague year. German
Title: Die Pest zu London
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Die Pest zu London" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work chronicles the catastrophic outbreak of the bubonic plague in London during the 17th century, detailing the societal reactions, public health measures, and personal narratives of those affected. At the start of the book, the narrator provides a backdrop for the plague's arrival, mentioning the initial reports of outbreaks in nearby Holland and the ensuing panic in London as cases begin to emerge. As the seriousness of the plague becomes evident, the community experiences a growing sense of dread and confusion, with discussions surrounding government responses and the proliferation of fear-driven behaviors. The narrator reflects on personal dilemmas regarding whether to flee the city or stay, pondering the implications on business, safety, and divine intervention, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of human resilience amid disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Translator: Steinitzer, Heinrich, 1869-1947
EBook No.: 65277
Published: May 7, 2021
Downloads: 95
Language: German
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Great Fire, London, England, 1666 -- Fiction
Subject: Plague -- Fiction
Subject: London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.