Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 40: November/December 1665

Name: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 40: November/December 1665
Author: Samuel Pepys

By Samuel Pepys

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The diary records day-to-day life of a perceptive diarist who combines detailed administrative work with social and cultural engagements. Entries recount maritime logistics and provisioning, correspondence and workplace negotiations, visits and conversations, observations on the spread and effects of a plague, and private reflections on favour, ambition, and domestic matters. Practical reports of logistics and public affairs sit alongside candid notes about friendships, quarrels, books, art, and personal moods, producing episodic, immediate glimpses of city life and institutional pressures.

About the Author

Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, best known for his detailed diary that provides a vivid first-hand account of life in 17th-century England. His writings, particularly the "Diary of Samuel Pepys," cover significant historical events such as the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London, offering insights into the social and political climate of the time. Pepys's diary is celebrated for its candidness and depth, making it a crucial primary source for historians and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the period. His work is a cornerstone of English literature and continues to be studied for its literary merit and historical significance.