Occasional Papers Read by Members at Meetings of the Samuel Pepys Club

Occasional Papers Read by Members at Meetings of the Samuel Pepys Club delves into various aspects of Samuel Pepys' life and legacy including his medical history musical interests and the mystery surrounding why he discontinued his diary. It explores the cataloguing of the Pepysian manuscripts the growth of Pepys' fame over time and features contributions from different authors shedding light on Pepys' portraits lithotomy procedure and the Pepys ballads. The book also touches on stage fights during Pepys' era and his architectural interests offering a comprehensive study of Pepys' multifaceted persona and impact on various fields.