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
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The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete stands as an unparalleled historical document and literary masterpiece, chronicling the life of a man from 1660 to 1669 in Restoration England.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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (3.4K)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length125 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 28, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Author Biography
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 1)
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6The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 2)
7The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 3)
8The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 4)
9The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 5)
10The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 6)
11The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 7)
12The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 8)
13The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 9)
14The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 10)
15The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 11)
16The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 12)
17The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 13)
18The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 14)
19The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 15)
20The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 16)
21The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 17)
22The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 18)
23The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 19)
24The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 20)
25The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 21)
26The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 22)
27The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 23)
28The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 24)
29The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 25)
30The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 26)
31The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 27)
32The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 28)
33The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 29)
34The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 30)
35The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 31)
36The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 32)
37The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 33)
38The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 34)
39The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 35)
40The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 36)
41The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 37)
42The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 38)
43The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 39)
44The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 40)
45The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 41)
46The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 42)
47The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 43)
48The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 44)
49The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 45)
50The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete (pt. 46)
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