History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a novel written by Samuel Johnson in 1887. The story revolves around Rasselas, the prince of Abyssinia, who is unhappy with his luxurious life and sets out on a journey to find the meaning of happiness. Along with his sister Nekayah, his mentor Imlac, and his friend Pekuah, Rasselas explores different aspects of life and society, such as wealth, poverty, love, and knowledge. The novel is a philosophical and moral tale that reflects Johnson's views on the human condition and the pursuit of happiness. It is also considered a precursor to the 18th-century novel and a significant work of the Enlightenment period. The book is written in a simple yet elegant language and is widely regarded as one of Johnson's finest works.With Brief Life Of Johnson, Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a novel written by Samuel Johnson in 1887. The story revolves around Rasselas, the prince of Abyssinia, who is unhappy with his luxurious life and sets out on a journey to find the meaning of happiness. Along with his sister Nekayah, his mentor Imlac, and his friend Pekuah, Rasselas explores different aspects of life and society, such as wealth, poverty, love, and knowledge. The novel is a philosophical and moral tale that reflects Johnson's views on the human condition and the pursuit of happiness. It is also considered a precursor to the 18th-century novel and a significant work of the Enlightenment period. The book is written in a simple yet elegant language and is widely regarded as one of Johnson's finest works.With Brief Life Of Johnson, Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks,...
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work...
The plot is simple in the extreme. Rasselas, son of the King of Abyssinia, is shut up in a beautiful valley, "till the order of succession should call him to the throne." He grows weary of the...
Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia follows the story of a prince who embarks on a journey to find happiness and meaning. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and philosophical questions about...
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