Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 22: May/June 1663 by Samuel Pepys

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Author Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703
Editor Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron, 1783-1858
Editor Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917
Translator Bright, Mynors, 1818-1883
Title Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 22: May/June 1663
Note Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 22: May/June 1663" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century. This volume continues the personal diary of Samuel Pepys, a prominent naval administrator in England, chronicling his daily life, work, and the sociopolitical landscape of Restoration England. The text offers a detailed look at Pepys's interactions with his family, colleagues, and the court, capturing the nuances of his aspirations, frustrations, and personal relationships. The opening of this volume details the early days of May 1663, as Pepys manages family financial matters regarding the Brampton estate and interacts with his father and uncle. It showcases snapshots of his daily routine, including visits to the park, conversations about the affairs of the navy, and his tumultuous relationship with his wife, which is marked by jealousy concerning her dancing master, Mr. Pembleton. Among mundane yet intimate observations, Pepys reflects on societal changes, the court's dynamics, and his own self-development through dancing lessons, all encapsulated within the broader social upheaval of the time. The beginning sets a tone of both personal and public intrigue, inviting readers into the complexities of Pepys's world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries
Subject Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries
Subject Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries
Subject Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources
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EBook-No. 4141
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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