The Plague

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The Plague of Athens was a disease caused by Yersinia pestis that killed one-quarter of Athenian troops in 430 BC.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Just as bookstores couldn’t keep 1984 and The Handmaid’s Tale in stock after the 2016 election, COVID-19 renewed interest in pandemic narratives, such as Contagion, Outbreak, and The Plague.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2020

It's perhaps no surprise that during lockdown, films about fictional viruses like Contagion and novels like Albert Camus' The Plague have become more popular, as people try to get their heads around the current situation.

From BBC • May 23, 2020

I reread The Plague last week, in between necking paracetamol and arguing on Twitter.

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2020

Played this game called The Plague, which I did not participate in, by the way!

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio