Samuel Pepys Diary Context Flashcards
Who was Samuel Pepys?
He was Britain’s most celebrated diarist.
How long did he keep diary for?
A decade.
When and where was he born?
On February 23, 1633, in Fleet Street, London.
Where did he graduate from?
Magdalene College in Cambridge.
Who was his inspiration?
Macbeth.
When and where did he die?
May 26, 1703 in London.
What is the genre?
A diary entry/ historical reportage.
What is the mode?
Written (t’s written in short- hand)
Is it planned/edited?
This wouldn’t be planned seeing as he wrote the entry in the midst of the fire.
What is the intended audience?
The primary audience would be the writer himself but later he may have known there was a possibility it would be found (technically no audience).
What is the purpose?
The purpose was to document the events of the fire, as well as the way he was feeling. The text is detailing/ imitating thoughts.
