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  • A Journal of the Plague Year Part 4

    A Journal of the Plague Year Part 4
    May 14 2026
    In which the strict orders and regulations concerning infected houses, the burial of the dead, and the keeping of streets clean are described in detail, revealing the harsh measures taken to control the plague and prevent its spread within the city. The narrative also relates the various desperate and sometimes violent attempts by inhabitants to escape enforced quarantines, illustrating the conflicted human responses to such severe confinements.
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    33 min
  • A Journal of the Plague Year Part 3

    A Journal of the Plague Year Part 3
    May 13 2026
    In which the city, struck by the dread of the plague, wrought a sombre transformation upon its gaieties and diversions, and the common people, in their terror, fell prey to both quack remedies and superstitious charms, revealing the depths of human fear and folly. Meanwhile, the magistrates, guided by grave prudence, instituted strict regulations for identifying and isolating the infected, appointing officers to enforce the shutting up of houses and care for the afflicted, in a measured effort to curb the contagion’s spread.
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    28 min
  • A Journal of the Plague Year Part 2

    A Journal of the Plague Year Part 2
    May 12 2026
    In which the city of London, already swollen with a throng of new inhabitants and lofty fashions, finds itself overshadowed by strange celestial phenomena and an unsettled populace rife with fearful predictions, delusions, and many a wild oracle promising doom. Amidst this anxious backdrop, pious souls seek solace in prayer and repentance, while superstition and dread hold sway over the greater populace, weaving a tapestry of melancholy and astonishment upon the crowded streets and wretched lanes.
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    32 min
  • A Journal of the Plague Year Part 1

    A Journal of the Plague Year Part 1
    May 11 2026
    In which the return of the plague to London is quietly noted at first, then gradually becomes an undeniable and growing calamity affecting various parishes, stirring fear and causing the more affluent to flee the city in haste. The narrator wrestles with the agonising choice between abandoning his business and staying to face the peril, seeking divine guidance and ultimately resolving to remain at home amidst the mounting affliction.
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    37 min
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 16 - Safe Arrival in England

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 16 - Safe Arrival in England
    May 10 2026
    In which the narrator recounts his encounters with a banished Russian prince who finds a greater felicity in self-mastery and restraint than in worldly authority, and undertakes a perilous journey through the harsh Siberian wilderness, encountering thieves and the stark realities of exile. The narrative quietly observes the struggles and resolutions of men amid unforgiving nature and the complex human conditions of liberty and captivity, concluding with a reflective return to England after many years.
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    29 min
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 15 - Description of an Idol, Which They Destroy

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 15 - Description of an Idol, Which They Destroy
    May 9 2026
    In which the traveller and his companions journey through vast and perilous deserts, encountering fierce Tartars and pagan idolaters, whose irrational worship he boldly confronts and disrupts under cover of night. They find refuge in the Muscovite garrisons scattered across the wilds, and as winter approaches, the narrator resolves to winter in Siberia, where he is surprised to find company and civility amidst the harsh cold.
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    33 min
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 14 - Attacked by Tartars

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 14 - Attacked by Tartars
    May 8 2026
    In which our narrator embarks from Pekin with a diverse and well-armed caravan laden with precious silks and spices, encountering wondrous sights such as a house entirely adorned with porcelain tiles, and traversing the vast and triflingly defended Chinese Wall. Along the journey through populous villages and wild deserts, he faces the hazards of Tartar raids, experiences a skirmish led by a valorous Scotsman, and witnesses the vigilance and necessity of unity amid a treacherous and lawless borderland.
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    21 min
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 13 - Arrival in China

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 13 - Arrival in China
    May 7 2026
    In which our adventurers, having safely arrived in China, navigate the curiosities and complexities of a foreign land, engaging with missionaries, merchants, and mandarins whilst reflecting on the peculiarities of the Chinese empire. They prepare for a significant journey to Pekin, accompanied by a retinue, with the provision of a promising opportunity to return to Europe by joining a caravan of Muscovite and Polish merchants.
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    31 min