Passages From The Diary Of Samuel Pepys

The diary of Samuel Pepys is like no other book in the world. One reason is that its writer had no idea of making a book... (more)

The diary of Samuel Pepys is like no other book in the world. One reason is that its writer had no idea of making a book at all. He never dreamed of human eyes falling upon his blessedly frank and naked page. The record was a secret between himself and his own soul. To those who love humanity and vivid, unconscious writing, it is infinitely delightful and precious. (less)