Mature

The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete

Enriched edition. A Candid Chronicle of Restoration London—Daily Life, Politics, the Plague, and the Great Fire (1660–1669)By Samuel Pepys

Listen with 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $1

Length125h 9m

About this audiobook

The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete stands as an unparalleled historical document and literary masterpiece, chronicling the life of a man from 1660 to 1669 in Restoration England. Pepys's diary is marked by its candidness, rich detail, and vivid portrayal of contemporary events, reflecting a society in transition. His unique blend of personal reflections, societal observations, and historical accounts offers invaluable insights into daily life, politics, and the Great Plague, as well as the Great Fire of London, establishing a profound narrative that transcends his time and illuminates human experience. Pepys's engaging prose, characterized by its immediacy and clarity, serves both as a personal chronicle and an essential historical record, firmly positioning the work within the tradition of English diaries while defying strict literary classification. Samuel Pepys, a prominent naval official and Member of Parliament, was deeply immersed in the political and cultural currents of his era. His commitment to meticulous documentation stems from both a personal inclination toward record-keeping and a desire to preserve the tumultuous events of his time, driven by a keen sense of history. Pepys's unique position in society afforded him access to influential circles, which allowed him to witness the confluence of personal and public life, an interplay he adeptly captures in his diary. The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete is a seminal work for anyone intrigued by history, literature, or the intricacies of human behavior. It invites readers to traverse the rich tapestry of 17th-century England, blending personal narrative with larger historical trajectories. Whether you are a scholar, a historian, or a casual reader, Pepys's insightful observations and vibrant storytelling promise an enlightening and immersive experience. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Historical Romance Identity Grief Political Intrigue Domestic Thriller Urban Fantasy

Audiobook details

GenreHistory

Length125 hrs 9 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateMay 28, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

30The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 26)

2Author Biography

31The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 27)

3Historical Context

32The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 28)

4Synopsis (Selection)

33The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 29)

5The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 1)

34The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 30)

Show all chapters

6The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 2)

35The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 31)

7The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 3)

36The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 32)

8The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 4)

37The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 33)

9The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 5)

38The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 34)

10The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 6)

39The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 35)

11The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 7)

40The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 36)

12The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 8)

41The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 37)

13The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 9)

42The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 38)

14The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 10)

43The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 39)

15The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 11)

44The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 40)

16The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 12)

45The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 41)

17The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 13)

46The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 42)

18The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 14)

47The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 43)

19The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 15)

48The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 44)

20The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 16)

49The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 45)

21The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 17)

50The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 46)

22The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 18)

51The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 47)

23The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 19)

52The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 48)

24The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 20)

53The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 49)

25The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 21)

54The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 50)

26The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 22)

55Analysis

27The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 23)

56Reflection

28The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 24)

57Memorable Quotes

29The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 25)

More from Samuel Pepys

Diary of Samuel PepysSamuel Pepys121h 35m$1 · $0

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1661 N.SSamuel Pepys6h 45m$1 · $0

More from History

The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3Shelby Foote58h 18m$30

The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m$46 · $0

Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m$20 · $0

The Red RecordIda B. Wells-Barnett2h 9m$2 · $0

EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m$20

LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)Victor Hugo66h 17m$1 · $0

Sword and ScimitarRaymond Ibrahim14h 3m$23

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6 Volume Edition)Edward Gibbon179h 45m$1 · $0

JesusJames Martin18h 3m$40 · $0

WITH FIRE & SWORD TrilogyHenryk Sienkiewicz112h 1m$2 · $0

History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Vol. 1-7)Joseph Smith188h 55m$1 · $0

Brave MenErnie Pyle20h 4m$1 · $0

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Vol. 3William Manchester, Paul Reid53h 24m$35

The Story of World War IIDonald L. Miller24h 53m$32

PostwarTony Judt43h 2m$40

Slave NarrativesUnited States. Work Projects Administration2h 22m$1 · $0

The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North AmericaHoward Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney10h 24m$2 · $0

East West StreetPhilippe Sands14h 24m$23 · $0

Their Finest HourWinston Churchill28h 13m$2 · $0

Rising Wolf the White BlackfootJames Willard Schultz4h 39m$2 · $0

View all

The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete

About this audiobook

Audiobook details

Table of contents

More from Samuel Pepys

More from History

You may also like

The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete

About this audiobook

Audiobook details

Table of contents

More from Samuel Pepys

More from History

You may also like