Samuel pepys kept a diary for almost ten years, from january 1660 to may 1669. In particular, it is an invaluable source for the study of the second anglodutch war of 16657, the great plague of 1665, and the great fire of. Surprisingly the year brought much opportunity and wealth pepys s way and, as the plague subsided, he wrote in his final diary entry for the year, i have never lived so merrily besides that i never got so much as i have done this plaguetime. Pepys describes in detail how the fire consumed london, a year after it was ravaged by the plague. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. May some of ebooks not available on your country and only available for those who subscribe and depend to the source of library websites. He made a unique contribution to our national history by his work as a naval administrator, and he bequeathed to the college. Also download the kindle cover thumbnail to see the cover in your kindles library. Elizabeth pepys has remained a shadowy figure since the celebrated 17th century diary of her husband samuel was published.
The family of pepys is one of considerable antiquity in the east of england, and the hon. Up, and to the office, where all the morning upon some accounts of mr. The diary which samuel pepys kept from january 1660 to may 1669. The famous diarist samuel pepys is routinely abusive. Bbc culture retrace samuel pepys steps in the great fire. So home to dinner, which was a very good dinner, my father, brother, wife and i. Pepys was the son of a working tailor who had come to london. Surprisingly the year brought much opportunity and wealth pepyss way and, as the plague subsided, he wrote in his final diary entry for the year, i have never lived so merrily besides that i never got so much as i have done this plaguetime. So left him, and to the office, where nothing but sad evidences of ruine coming on us for want of money.
In from the diary of samuel pepys, what conclusion can you draw about samuel pepys from his account of the great fire of london. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including. Samuel pepyss diary was first published in abbreviated form in 1825. Pepys s diary gives vivid descriptions of spectacular events, but much of the richness of the work lies in the details it provides about the minor dramas of daily life. A witness to the coronation of charles ii, the great plague of 1665, and the great fire of 1666, pepys chronicled the events of his day. This digital book includes an annotated bibliography of historic autobiographies and biographies added 2011. Details of the diary of samuel pepys original title the diary of samuel pepys edition format kindle edition number of pages 220 pages book language english ebook format pdf, epub. One person who stayed in london throughout the 1665 plague was samuel pepys.
Samuel pepys was responsible for the administration of the navy for the english government, and was 33 when the fire occurred. Samuel pepys describes the scene in his diary, which remains one of the most comprehensive eyewitness accounts of the fire. The diary of samuel pepys is one of the most entertaining documents in english history. The diary of samuel pepys opens with an entry dated january 1, 1660. Samuel pepys is as much a paragon of literature as chaucer and shakespeare. We know lots about these two events from his diary. Samuel pepys the diary is, of course, a diary, so there are numerous personal elements in it. Jul 01, 2002 the diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys. While pepys was keen to hear the kings views, he was also always ready to talk with a soldier, a housekeeper, or a child ragpicker. His diaries can clear him but they will also expose him for what he is, destroying him as a public figure in society.
Bbc radio 4 extra the diary of samuel pepys omnibus. Thursday 11 october 1666 up, and discoursed with my father of my sending some money for safety into the country, for i am in pain what to do with what i have. His diary is one of the principal sources for many aspects of the history of its period. Pepys diary is an incredibly frank decadelong snapshot of the life of an up.
Enter the life and remarkable times of the lovable samuel pepys pronounced peeps. Samuel pepys was born in 1633 and died in 1703, being most famous for keeping his daily diary for nine years between the years of 1660 to 1669. Librivox recording of the diary of samuel pepys 1660 by samuel pepys. A succession of new versions brought out in the victorian era made the diary one of the bestknown books and pepys one of the bestknown figures of english history. Nprs steve inskeep talks with phil gyford about a project to. Samuel pepys diary with information about his life and the 17th century background. I went to her and played and talked with her and, god forgive me, did feel her. Mynors bright, from the shorthand manuscript in the pepysian library, magdalene college, cambridge by pepys, samuel, 16331703. The diary of samuel pepys pdf download full download pdf. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. With 17thcentury blogger samuel pepys adrift in the 21st century in the london podcast, time to hear again from his wife, elisabeth pepys, whos left behind. The diary of samuel pepys complete unabridged by samuel pepys. Gawdens, and at noon to the three tuns to dinner with lord bruncker, sir j.
Using filesharing servers api, our site will find the ebook file in various formats such as pdf, epub and. Samuel pepys, english diarist and naval administrator, celebrated for his diary first published in 1825, which gives a fascinating picture of the official and upperclass life of restoration london from jan. A sightseers guide to samuel pepyss london londonist. Select author names above for additional information and titles. Published 1893 samuel pepys frs, mp, jp, 23 february 1633 26 may 1703 was an english naval administrator and member of parliament, who is now most famous for the diary he kept for a decade while still a relatively young man. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys edited by henry b. Samuel pepys, 23 february 1633 26 may 1703 was an english administrator at the admiralty and member of parliament.
Press the button start search and wait a little while. Nov 25, 2016 a writing frame of questions to prompt responses to create a diary entry for the events of the great fire of london. Every entry of samuel pepys diary, in separate monthly pages. The great fire of london and the diary of samuel pepys. Read in english by nicole lee samuel pepys was the first secretary to the admiralty during the reign of charles ii, instrumental in developing the royal navy and witness to some of the most significant events of the restoration period, including the great fire of london. Now, 327 years after mrs pepys s death, the public will at last be able. Enter the life and remarkable times of the lovable samuel pepys. Selected extracts are supported by a complete transcription of his shorthand text. Lay long in bed, having been busy late last night, then up and to my office, where upon ordering my accounts and papers with respect to my understanding my last years gains and expense, which i find very great, as i have already set down yesterday. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys full text free book. Ones book of a lifetime should become a total obsession a work that leaves you seeing the world through different eyes. Jan 04, 2003 the online diary of samuel pepys daily life in 17th century london comes alive again online through the diary of samuel pepys. He is famous for his diary pepys rose to be the chief secretary to the admiralty under charles ii, and later under james ii.
Written between 1660 and 1669, as pepys was establishing himself as a key administrator in the naval office, it is an intimate portrait of life in seventeenthcentury england, covering his professional and personal activities, including, famously, his love of music, theatre, food, and wine and his peccadilloes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. What is a personal trait of the diary of samuel pepys. Although pepys had no maritime experience, he rose by patronage, hard work and his talent for administration. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub.
In spite of its significance, all previous editions were inadequately edited and suffered from a number of omissionsuntil robert latham and william matthews went back to the 300yearold original manuscript and deciphered each. Samuel pepys was a high ranking and brilliant admiralty official, but in private he was a cheat, a philanderer and an adulterer. Among others one came with the best new years gift that ever i had, namely from mr. Samuel pepys simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Born in london in 1633, the son of a tailor, he began keeping a diary on january 1, 1660, and continued for nine years, faithfully recording the rich and varied details of 17thcentury london life. The diary of samuel pepys complete by samuel pepys. Nov, 2015 samuel pepyss other diary, kept 14 years after the last line was ruled on his first arguably the most famous journal in the world with a sad declaration that due to his failing eyesight. Plague, fire, revolution, national maritime museum, greenwich until 28 march 2016. In 1679 pepys was put on trial for embezzling navy funds. The 1660s represent a turning point in english history, and for the main events the. The companion volume to the complete diary of samuel pepys in its most authoritative and acclaimed edition. Pepys diaries offer a firsthand account of living through that awful year. Howard timberlake retraces the footsteps of samuel pepys during the great fire of london through his vivid and detailed diary entries.
Pepys diary provides a firsthand account of the restoration, and it is also notable for its detailed accounts of several major events of the 1660s, along with the lesser known diary of john evelyn. A series of government positions, most of them in the navy department, eventually culminated in appointment to the secretaryship of the admiralty and his first term in parliament in 1673. This is the complete version of pepys diary, and you will encounter many days and time frames when he might just as well have said nothing happened. Johns college, cambridge, from the original shorthand ms. At noon home to dinner, and then to my office again, where also busy, very busy late, and then went home and read a piece of a play, every man in his humour, ben jonsons wellknown play. Click download or read online button to get diary of samuel pepys book now. Mrs pepys puts her side of the story the independent. Pepyss diary gives vivid descriptions of spectacular events, but much of the richness of the work lies in the details it provides about the minor dramas of daily life. For which of the following types of writing would firstperson point of view be least appropriate. Born in london in 1633, the son of a tailor, he began keeping a diary on january 1, 1660, and continued for nine years, faithfully recording the rich and varied details. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Pepys diary by samuel pepys audiobook highbridge audio.
The diary of samuel pepys samuel pepys download free ebook. Samuel pepys english diarist and naval administrator. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys, 9780812970715, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The private life of samuel pepys tv movie 2003 imdb. Oct 31, 2004 the diary of samuel pepys complete language. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys project gutenberg. Jun 22, 2012 this video was made for a graduate level media design course for wilkes university. Sep 02, 2016 it was an event that changed the face of london forever. Pepys has paid great attention to the history of his fam. Librivox recording of the diary of samuel pepys 1662 by samuel pepys.
Harvy, where very merry, and my lord bruncker in appearance as good friends as ever, though i know he has a hatred to me in heart. The diary of samuel pepys audiobook by samuel pepys. With steve coogan, lou doillon, andrew harrison, alex hassell. Written between 1660 and 1669, as pepys was establishing himself as a key administrator in the navy office, it is an intimate portrait of life in 17thcentury england, covering his professional and personal activities, including, famously, his love of music. Pepys was the son of a working tailor who had come to london from huntingdonshire. Diary of samuel pepys download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Hattie naylors dramatisation of the seventeenthcentury diaries. May 23, 2015 samuel pepys was born in london of humble origin, but through his skill, motivation, and patronage became an important man of his time. Samuel pepys other diary on display in new exhibition. Samuel pepys16331703from diary the ethics of suicide. This video was made for a graduate level media design course for wilkes university. Pepys also lived in the area for a time, in a nowvanished road near downing street. The diary of samuel pepys complete by samuel pepys free.
Deering, with a bill upon himself for the payment of. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys paperback. He tells of coming across sick people and corpses, his horror at the sheer numbers of dead, and then how the toll started to decrease as the weather grew cold at the end of the year. Samuel pepy s the diary is, of course, a diary, so there are numerous personal elements in it. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The author was twentyseven years old and already well on his way to a lucrative career in the service of the english crown. Pepys had no maritime experience, but he rose to be the chief secretary to the admiralty under both king charles ii and king james ii through patronage, hard work. Samuel pepys the best known of all the graduates of magdalene is probably samuel pepys, who made his name immortal by his diary. However, you will also find such things as an eyewitness account of the great fire of london of 1666, and much discussion of pepys personal life, with some intimate details.