A Journal of the Plague Year
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
A Journal of the Plague Year
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Daniel Defoe
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Introduction by Jason Goodwin
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| Series | Modern Library Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:272 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 202,Width 132 |
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| Category/Genre | Classic fiction (pre c 1945) |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780375757891
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.5 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Random House USA Inc
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| Imprint |
Modern Library Inc
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| Publication Date |
13 November 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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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.
Author Biography
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.
Reviews"A cunning work of art; a confidence trick of the imagination." --Anthony Burgess
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