Diaries Journals - eBooks
18 Books foundSocial and Psychological Fiction: Texts & Context
Despite the category name, this group primarily comprises authentic diaries and journals rather than fiction. The works offer intimate, firsthand perspectives on personal and social life, from a young girl's diary in Vienna to the meticulous records of 17th-century antiquaries. They are united by their diaristic form and the psychological immediacy of their observations.
Three Recommended Books
A Young Girl's Diary
This diary, with an introduction by Sigmund Freud, offers a rare, unguarded look at adolescence in early 20th-century Vienna, capturing the diarist's evolving concerns and voice with remarkable candour.
Extracts from the Diary of William Bray
William Bray's diary entries from 1756 to 1800 provide a granular record of social routines, expenses, and daily life of an 18th-century attorney, offering a quiet but revealing window into the period.
The Diary of John Evelyn (Volume 1 of 2)
John Evelyn's diary spans nearly the entire 17th century, covering court, science, travel, and natural history with a breadth that complements Pepys's more London-focused account.
How This Category Differs from Others
While Biography & Personal Testimony often relies on retrospective narrative, the diaries here are contemporaneous records. They differ from A Guide to Nations, Peoples & the Past in their inward, daily focus, and from Romance & Domestic Life in their broader social canvas, though some domestic details appear.
Classification Limitation
The category title includes 'fiction,' but the actual contents are non-fiction diaries. Users should treat the label as a historical quirk of the catalogue rather than a true description.
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