<p>In 'History of the Plague in London,' Daniel Defoe delivers a meticulous and immersive account of the catastrophic bubonic plague that decimated London in 1665. Although presented as a work of non-fiction, the narrative reads with the vivacity of a novel, brimming with the personal anecdotes and moral reflections characteristic of Defoe's esteemed literary style. His detailed recounting not only chronicles the event but also serves as an early...