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Journal of the Plague Year

Book • 1722

A Journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe is a historical novel that vividly captures the impact of the bubonic plague on London in 1665.

The narrative is presented through the eyes of a fictional narrator, 'H.

F.', who reflects on the societal and personal turmoil caused by the epidemic.

Defoe skillfully blends factual elements with anecdotes, creating a vivid tapestry of fear and resilience during this dark period.

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Susannah B. Mintz

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Thomas Banks

likes this book by Defoe the most.

Episode 288: Literary Milestones

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Robert Greene

as a novel about the plague in London in 1665.

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Simon Schama

as a novel about the plague.

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Brian Deer

as a reference for understanding the mistakes and controversies during the COVID crisis.

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Susannah B. Mintz

as a historical example of health anxiety functioning as a collective utterance during epidemics.

Susannah B. Mintz, "Hypochondria: In Sickness and in Story" (Reaktion, 2026)

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Jon Cohen

as an inspiration for the book's opening, discussing amnesia related to pandemics.

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Orhan Pamuk

as one of the best plague novels ever written.

Nights of Plague, with Nobel Prize Winner Orhan Pamuk

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Susannah B. Mintz

as historical literature she read during COVID that frames collective responses to epidemic and health anxiety.

Susannah B. Mintz, "Hypochondria: In Sickness and in Story" (Reaktion, 2026)

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