Great Plague of London. The Great Fire of London. Samuel Pepys's diary . The Great Plague of London (1665-1666) The Great Plague was a massive outbreak of disease in England that killed an estimated 100,000 people The plague arrived with a merchant carrying a parcel of cloth sent from London, although this is a disputed fact It was the last major outbreak of the plague in England The English outbreak is thought to have originated from the Netherlands By July 1665, plague was in the city of London itself
enemies, from the heavnely point of view, his poetry must teavh, purify and elevate the heart (his work assume great knowledge of Bible); purpose: assert Eternal Providence, justify the ways of God to men, his God mysterious and inscrutable, to understand God’s message men must purigy their hearts. Paradise lost: a prayer to God from mankind. 10. 17th century autobiographical writing (Pepys, Evelyn) Diarists like Pepys and Evelyn depicted everyday London life and the cultural scene of the times. In 17th increase in autobiographical writing. Form of self-expression open to both men and women Samuel Pepys: detailed private diary, 1660 – 1669. Combination of personal revelation and eyewitness accounts of great events (Great Plague of London, the Second Dutch War, Great Fire of London). Breathtaking honesty: women he pursued, extramarital relationships, friends, dealings. Reveals his
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