A Journal of the Plague Year (Daniel Defoe)

A Journal of the Plague Year is a fictionalized but documentary style account of the Great Plague of London in 1665, narrated by an observer who records the spread of disease, public responses, and individual stories of suffering and survival. Defoe combines statistics, anecdotes, and vivid description to create a sense of immediacy and realism. The book explores fear, charity, and the social fabric under extreme strain.