The Shorter Pepys

The Shorter Pepys by Samuel Pepys, published by Penguin in 1993, is a comprehensive edition that spans 1,096 pages. This work offers a detailed account of the pivotal events of the 1660s in England, including the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague, and the Fire of London, all presented through Pepys’s firsthand observations.

Readers will find that this edition captures the essence of Pepys’s experiences during a transformative period in English history. The book focuses on biography and historical events, providing definitive eyewitness descriptions that illuminate the social and political landscape of the time. This New Edition is available in English and is designed for those interested in historical narratives and autobiographical accounts.