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A Journal of the Plague Year

(Paperback)

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

A Journal of the Plague Year

Contributors:

By (Author) Daniel Defoe
Introduction by Jason Goodwin

ISBN:

9780375757891

Publisher:

Random House USA Inc

Imprint:

Modern Library Inc

Publication Date:

15th November 2001

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Main Subject:
Dewey:

823.5

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

272

Dimensions:

Width 133mm, Height 201mm, Spine 14mm

Weight:

247g

Description

Defoe's unparalleled account of plague, fire and city life in 17th century London is an electrifying work that walks the line between fiction and nonfiction. New Contains commentary, notes and reading group guide.

Reviews

"A cunning work of art; a confidence trick of the imagination."
--Anthony Burgess

Author Bio

Jason Goodwin's works include Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire; A Time for Tea: Travels Through China and India in Search of Tea; and On Foot to the Golden Horn: A Walk to Istanbul.

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