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The first volume of the complete diary of samuel pepys in its most authoritative and acclaimed edition. Editions of the diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys. Samuel pepys was 26 when he decided to start keeping a diary, in january 1660. Not only do we learn how these two events affected the people of london but also how pepys and his family were affected, along with his usual minute observations of seventeenth century london life. Parker, illustrated by randolph adler, 1932 vintage book, 17th century london professorbooknoodle from shop professorbooknoodle. There are times when i read about his multiple affairs with women, his fixation on money and status, that i think pepys, while interesting, is just a sonofabitch who would do. The diary of samuel pepys for the first time fully transcribed from the shorthand manuscript in the pepysian library volume 14. Samuel pepys is as much a paragon of literature as chaucer and shakespeare.
Pepys was, naturally, significantly thinking about a number of various other subjects. The diary of samuel pepys 1662 by samuel pepys read by nicole. A fictionalised pepys narrates the second chapter of harry turtledoves science fiction novel a different flesh serialised 19851988, book form 1988. Books related to the diary of samuel pepys rakuten kobo. Feb 11, 2021 the diary of samuel pepys abridged samuel pepys audio book torrent free download, 152228. 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. 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. The diary of samuel pepys, volume 1, 16601663 audible. The diary of samuel pepys 1942 edition open library. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys audiobook audible.
In this second part of the famous diary specially adapted for audio, pepys gives us vivid eyewitness accounts of two famous events. The detailed private diary that pepys kept from 1660 until 1669 is one of the most important primary sources for the english restoration period. The diary of samuel pepys complete by samuel pepys. 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. Samuel pepys 23 february 1633 26 may 1703 was an administrator of the navy of england and member of parliament. This chapter is entitled and so to bed and written in the form of entries from the pepys diary. Another jampacked year for pepys, making provisions for tangier, indulging his passion for the theatre, always thoroughly engaged in his relationships with his wife and family, pursuing his foundational work for the royal navy, and displaying his hardheaded focus on money and his accounts. A succession of new versions brought out in the victorian era made the diary one of the bestknown books and pepys one of. 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. Jul 11, 2019 the diary of samuel pepys 1662 by samuel pepys 1633 1703 genres.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. This complete edition of the diary of samuel pepys comprises eleven volumes nine volumes of text and footnotes with an introduction of 120 pages in volume i, a tenth volume of commentary the companion and an eleventh volume of index. The perfect introduction to the diary of samuel pepys, with diary extracts arranged by subject. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys audiobook. 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 seventeenth century. One audiobook edition of pepys s diary selections is narrated by kenneth branagh. He lived through civil war, plague, and the greatest fire london has suffered outside of the blitz in world war ii. Enter the life and remarkable times of the lovable samuel pepys pronounced peeps. Naxos audiobooks the diary of samuel pepys, unabridged. It is however quite interesting for its descriptions of the great fire of 1666, which burned down much of london. His famous diary, which covers a period of some ten years, throws a frank and intimate light. His diary is one of the principal sources for many aspects of the history of its period. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys goodreads. The diary of samuel pepys, volume iii listening books.
Like a blazing comet, ive traversed infinite nights the fifth volume 1664, with 2,000 words contains such an amazing blend of those very human desires, human follies, and human wisdom that it keeps pulling me back volume after volume, day after day, page after page. Pepys diary audio cd published may 8th 2006 by highbridge classics. The diary of samuel pepys 1662 audiobook samuel pepys 1633 1703 samuel pepys was the first secretary to the admiralty during the reign of charles ii, i. The diary of samuel pepys 1662 audiobook samuel pepys 1633 1703 samuel pepys was the first secretary to the admiralty during the. Dec 01, 2020 another memorable audio book collection i would place high on my ab order of merit are the recordings of samuel pepys diaries readings by kenneth branagh and a bbc dramatisation. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. What if its us audiobook becky albertalli, adam silvera. In his life, he was secretary of naval affairs and president of the royal society, mingling with the greatest of the land. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys, hattie naylor. Jul 01, 2002 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. May 23, 2020 samuel pepys 23 february 1633 26 may 1703 was an administrator of the navy of england and member of parliament. Radio work includes the plays murder by the book and scenes from.
The companion volume to the complete diary of samuel pepys in its most authoritative and acclaimed edition. This renowned edition of the diary of samuel pepys, edited by robert latham and william matthews, is the first to present a newly transcribed text of the famous diary and to equip it with a systematic c. In and of itself, the diary is not altogether engaging. Listen free to diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys with. Samuel pepys himself was remarkably unlikeable at points such as the constant cheating, his treatment of servants, and some wifebeating. Librivox recording of the diary of samuel pepys 1662 by samuel pepys. 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, theatre, food, wine and his peccadilloes. The fourth book, and final year in the first audio volume, 1663, 159,000 words will be remembered by me as the year sam pepys really struggled with farts, finance, fidelity, and family. The index to the complete diary of samuel pepys in its most authoritative and acclaimed edition.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Pepys diary by samuel pepys audiobook highbridge audio. Samuel pepys diary just blogging away doing the hard blog. In 1660, at the age of 27, he began a diary, chronicling one of the most colorful. Listening to the diary as audio drama makes for a much more palatable and enjoyable read, great voice acting from kris marshall and the rest of the cast. It provides a combination of personal revelation and eyewitness accounts of great ev. Though it covers less than a decade, it offers a lively and detailed insight into a period and a personality for he noted events in both public and private life. Guest written by samuel pepys read by kenneth branagh format. Feb 20, 2015 samuel pepys 1633 1703 samuel pepys was the first secretary to the admiralty during the reign of charles ii, instrumental in developing the royal navy an. Oct 21, 2009 samuel pepys 23 february 1633 26 may 1703 was an administrator of the navy of england and member of parliament. Pepys diary covers his professional and personal activities, including, famously, his love of music, theater, food, wine, and his.
His famous diary, which covers a period of some ten years, throws a frank and intimate l. 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 activ. The seventh volume of the complete diary of samuel pepys in its most authoritative and acclaimed edition. Samuel pepys s diary was first published in abbreviated form in 1825. Apr 11, 2003 the diary of samuel pepys is perhaps the most well known collection of reminiscences.
Pepys diary is one of the most celebrated journals of all time. Librivox recording of the diary of samuel pepys 1663 by samuel pepys. In this short anthology, selected from samuel pepys s famous diary, passages are collected together by subject, providing a fresh look at some of the themes that run through the massive complete work. Diary of samuel pepys samuel pepys audiobook and ebook. He maintained it, in secrecy, from 1660, the year of the restoration, until 1669 when fear of blindness prevented his daily labours. Fifty shades freed audiobook e l james book three of the fifty shades trilogy frankenstein audiobook mary shelley. Born in london in 1633, the son of a tailor, he began. Librivox recording of the diary of samuel pepys 1660 by samuel pepys. There are times when i read about his multiple affairs with women, his fixation on money and status, that i think pepys. The diary which samuel pepys kept from january 1660 to may 1669is one of our greatest historical records anda major work of english literature, writes. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys free ebook.
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Written by samuel pepys, narrated by kenneth branagh. Samuel pepys was born in london in 1633 and died in clapham in 1703. Read in english by nicole lee another jampacked year for pepys, making provisions for tangier, indulging his passion for the theatre, always thoroughly engaged in his relationships with his wife and family, pursuing his foundational work for the royal navy, and displaying his hardheaded focus on money and his accounts. Highbridge classics, abridged, audio cd, 510 pages. In 2002 he won the audio of the year award for his reading of a study in scarlet. This renowned edition of the diary of samuel pepys, edited by robert latham and william matthews, is the first to present a newly transcribed text of the famous diary and. Written between 1660 and 1669, as pepys was establishing himself as a. Narrator leighton pughs portrayal of pepys is sometimes confiding, sometimes whiny. Selections from the diary of samuel pepys audiobook written by samuel pepys. Listen free to diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys with a. Oct 31, 2004 the diary of samuel pepys complete language. The diary of samuel pepys 1662 by samuel pepys read by. Dear diary, read this rather interesting book comprised of the diary entries of one mr.
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