Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys' "Diary and Correspondence" offers a vivid, day-by-day account of Restoration England through the eyes of a sharp, ambitious civil servant. In his diary, Pepys records everything from political upheavals and court intrigue to everyday pleasures and personal setbacks, revealing how a man could be both intensely observant and painfully self-aware. His candid reflections—often admitting vanity, desire, and moral uncertainty—make the world around him feel immediate and human. Alongside the diary, his correspondence shows how he navigated government work, public crises, and complex relationships, turning private thoughts into practical decisions. The result is a captivating portrait of 17th-century life: witty, frank, sometimes scandalous, and always alive. Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890.