Which two of the following works are Daniel Defoe’s historical narratives?

(A) History of the Rebellion
(B) Meditations on a Broomstick
(C) A Journal of the Plague Year
(D) Memories of a Cavalier

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

Explanation:
(A Journal of the Plague Year):
This is a historical narrative published in 1722. Written as if it were a firsthand account, the book describes the Great Plague of London (1665). It skillfully blends historical facts with imaginative detail, making it one of the earliest examples of a fictionalized historical narrative.
(Memories of a Cavalier):
Published in 1720, this work recounts the events of the English Civil War through a fictional narrator's perspective. The novel is semi-historical, exploring themes of loyalty, war, and societal conflict.
Both these works demonstrate Daniel Defoe’s ability to merge historical details with literary imagination, making them exemplary historical narratives.

Information Booster:
Defoe, considered one of the founders of the English novel, often wrote works that straddle the line between history and fiction. His narratives, particularly A Journal of the Plague Year and Memories of a Cavalier, show his talent for creating compelling historical fiction while incorporating factual events.
Historical Narrative: A genre that recounts historical events, either real or fictionalized, with detailed attention to context and characters. It aims to educate while entertaining. These works preserve the essence of historical events while exploring the personal and cultural impact on society, making them valuable to literature and history.
About the Author:
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731): An English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer. His writing often combined realism with creativity, making him a pioneer of realistic fiction. Daniel Defoe was a spy, journalist, trader, novelist, and pamphleteer from England. His most well-known work is Robinson Crusoe, which was published in 1719 and is said to have been translated more times than the Bible. Defoe was frequently in trouble with the law, produced a lot of political pamphlets, and was incarcerated for a while. Political figures and intellectuals listened to his novel concepts and occasionally sought his advice.
More than three hundred books, pamphlets, and journals covering a wide range of subjects, such as politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the paranormal, were written by the prolific and multifaceted author Defoe. Additionally, he was a pioneer in the fields of economic and business journalism.
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Additional Knowledge:
(History of the Rebellion):
This title is unrelated to Daniel Defoe’s works. It does not exist within his bibliography.
(Meditations on a Broomstick):
This is a satirical essay, reflecting Defoe's wit and commentary on mundane subjects. However, it is not a historical narrative.