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Act of Council passed, to put out all Papists in office And a deal of do of which I am weary But do it with mighty vanity and talking Feared she hath from some [one] or other of a present Fell a-crying for joy, being all maudlin and kissing one another Found to be with child, do never stir out of their beds Had his hand cut off, and was hanged presently! Hates to have any body mention what he had done the day before House of Lords is the last appeal that a man can make I find her painted, which makes me loathe her (cosmetics) King do resolve to declare the Duke of Monmouth legitimate Lady Castlemayne is compounding with the King for a pension My intention to learn to trill Never, while he lives, truckle under any body or any faction Pressing in it as if none of us had like care with him Singing with many voices is not singing Their condition was a little below my present state Weary of it; but it will please the citizens Weigh him after he had done playing
Act against Nonconformists and Papists Bookseller's, and there looked for Montaigne's Essays Bought Montaigne's Essays, in English But if she will ruin herself, I cannot help it Endangering the nation, when he knew himself such a coward I know not how in the world to abstain from reading Inventing a better theory of musique King, "it is then but Mr. Pepys making of another speech to them" Never saw so many sit four hours together to hear any man Not eat a bit of good meat till he has got money to pay the men Slabbering themselves, and mirth fit for clownes To be enjoyed while we are young and capable of these joys Tried the effect of my silence and not provoking her Trouble, and more money, to every Watch, to them to drink Uncertainty of beauty Without importunity or the contrary
Step into the bustling world of 1660s London through the eyes of one of its most candid chroniclers. This collection gathers the most vivid excerpts from a famous civil‑servant’s daily notebook, letting listeners hear his honest reflections on everything from grand state ceremonies to the cramped, smoky taverns he frequented. Pepys’s keen eye captures the excitement of the Great Fire, the dread of the plague, and the intimate details of his own household—marriage, friendships, and the occasional scandal.
Each quotation is presented in its original flavor, preserving the humor, humility, and occasional self‑critique that made the diary a timeless window onto the past. Whether you’re curious about Restoration politics, the daily rhythms of 17th‑century life, or simply enjoy a well‑crafted anecdote, these snippets offer a compact yet rich portrait of an era long gone. Listen, and let Pepys’s voice transport you to a city alive with drama, curiosity, and the ordinary moments that still resonate today.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (196K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1633–1703
Best known for the diary that captures everyday life in Restoration London, this lively observer recorded everything from the Great Fire to the small dramas of his own household. His pages feel unusually modern: curious, candid, funny, and full of detail.
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