Arthur Bryant published his three - volume study in 1933 -- 1938 , long before the definitive edition of the diary , but , thanks to Bryant 's lively style , it is still of interest .
Several detailed studies of Pepys ' life are available .
Arthur Bryant published Pepys ' three - volume study in 1933 -- 1938 , long before the definitive edition of the diary , but , thanks to Bryant 's lively style , it is still of interest .
Several detailed studies of Pepys ' life are available .