Author: Pichatty de Croislainte
Synopsis:
"A Brief Journal of what passed in the City of Marseilles, while it was afflicted with the Plague, in the Year 1720" takes readers on a gripping journey through the harrowing events that unfolded during the devastating plague outbreak in Marseilles. Through the eyes of Pichatty de Croislainte, the author, we witness the city's descent into chaos, the desperate attempts to contain the disease, and the resilience of its inhabitants in the face of unimaginable suffering. As the plague tightens its grip on the city, the journal offers a haunting and intimate account of the human spirit's struggle for survival amidst overwhelming odds.
Genres: Historical fiction, memoir, epidemic literature
Themes: Survival, resilience, human suffering, societal breakdown, the fragility of life
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