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This Norton Critical Edition of one of Defoes most important works reprints the 1722 text, the only edition published in Defoes lifetime. The authoritative text has been fully annotated and makes available a perennially popular novel, one that has often been mistaken for an actual eyewitness account of the last great plague in England.'Backgrounds' encourages comparison of 1665 documents with those of the early 1720s, when England feared a new outbreak of the plague.Included are official government orders and newspaper accounts as well as writings by Defoe, John Graunt, the College of Physicians, and others.'Contexts' includes eight comparative pieces united by the theme of a community in crisis.From Thucydides to Boccaccio to modern accounts by Albert Camus, Michel Foucault, and Susan Sontag, this collection represents some of the most celebrated observers and critics in western civilization who have seen what plagues reveal about human nature.'Criticism' reprints seven of the best essays on the novel, including interpretations by Sir Walter Scott, Maximillian E. Novak, John J. Richetti, and John Bender, among others.A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.
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- Q: What is 'A Journal of the Plague Year' about? A: This book, written by Daniel Defoe, chronicles the events of the Great Plague of London in 1665, presenting a detailed account of the social and personal impacts of the epidemic.
- Q: Is this edition of 'A Journal of the Plague Year' fully annotated? A: Yes, the Norton Critical Edition includes full annotations that provide context and clarification on the text, enhancing the reader's understanding.
- Q: What additional content is included in this Norton Critical Edition? A: This edition features sections titled 'Backgrounds', 'Contexts', and 'Criticism', which include comparative documents, essays, and a selected bibliography related to the novel.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Journal of the Plague Year' first published? A: The text was first published in 1722, and this particular edition was released on January 17, 1992.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Journal of the Plague Year'? A: The author is Daniel Defoe, an influential English writer known for his works in the early 18th century.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this Norton Critical Edition is designed for academic use, providing critical essays and historical documents that are valuable for scholarly analysis.
- Q: What themes does 'A Journal of the Plague Year' explore? A: The book explores themes of community, crisis, human nature, and the societal impact of disease, drawing connections between historical and contemporary experiences.
- Q: Is this a new edition of the book? A: Yes, this listing describes a new condition for the book, ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.