The Diary Of Samuel Pepys

In a riveting blend of history and memoir, philosophy and broadsheet, gravitas and light wit, Pepys recounts the fascinating details of daily life amid the extraordinary events of his day, which ranged from the bubonic plague to the great fire of London. "To those who love humanity and vivid, unconscious writing, it is infinitely delightful and precious," said Richard Le Gallienne, editor and abridger of this Modern Library edition.