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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. In 1665, London is gripped by the plague, and a solitary narrator delivers a vivid, day-by-day chronicle of the unfolding disaster. Once-bustling streets fall silent, fear spreads faster than the sickness itself, and desperate measures mark the lives of those struggling to survive. Through firsthand observation and hearsay, the narrator captures both the horror and resilience of a city enduring one of its darkest hours, blending intimate detail with a haunting atmosphere of uncertainty and dread. First published in 1722, Daniel Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year stands as one of the earliest works of historical fiction, blurring the boundary between fact and narrative. Written decades after the events, it remains strikingly authentic in its meticulous depiction of the 1665 plague. Its exploration of public health, social upheaval, and human response to catastrophe resonates across centuries, making it a timeless study of survival, fear, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Daniel Defoe, born around 1660 in London, was a pioneering English writer, journalist, and merchant. Initially involved in trade, Defoe's business ventures were marked by both success and significant financial struggles, which often led him into debt. His early experiences, including the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London, deeply influenced his later writings.Defoe turned to writing as a means of income and became one of the most prolific authors of his time, producing over 300 works on a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and economics. He is best known for his novel Robinson Crusoe (1719), which is considered one of the first English novels and has been widely translated. Defoe's work was not limited to fiction; he was also a significant figure in early journalism, using his writing to influence public opinion and engage in political discourse.Throughout his life, Defoe was often embroiled in political controversies, leading to his imprisonment on several occasions. His ability to blend fact with fiction in works like A Journal of the Plague Year (1722) demonstrates his skill in creating compelling narratives that resonated with contemporary issues. Defoe's legacy as a writer and thinker continues to be recognized for its impact on literature and journalism.

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