The Diary of John Evelyn (eBook)

Reflections of a Renaissance Man: Insights from a 17th Century English Diarist

John Evelyn (Autor)

Richard Garnett, William Bray (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
733 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778579-8 (EAN)

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The Diary of John Evelyn is a fascinating glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of seventeenth-century England's most distinguished figures. Written in a refined and elegant prose style, Evelyn's diary offers insights into the cultural and political landscape of his time, as well as his personal reflections on topics ranging from architecture and gardening to religion and philosophy. This firsthand account provides a valuable resource for historians and literary scholars interested in this period of British history. John Evelyn's meticulous attention to detail and his keen observations make his diary a compelling and informative read. It sheds light on the mind of a Renaissance man who was deeply engaged with the intellectual currents of his time. Readers interested in early modern literature and history will find The Diary of John Evelyn to be a rewarding and enlightening exploration of a bygone era.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 17th century diary • Alexa Versailles nder Pope • A little Chaos • british writer • Classic Literature • diary entries • English diarist • English literature • historical journal • John Locke • Joseph Addison • Literary heritage • literary memoirs • Memoir collection • Paradise Lost • Robinson Crusoe • Samuel Pepys • The Three Musketeers • William Shakespeare