The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
Samuel Johnson
224 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 0192839136
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Language: English
Publish: April 22, 1999
18th CenturyBritish LiteratureClassicsEnglish LiteratureFictionHistorical FictionLiteratureNovelsPhilosophySchool
Rasselas –regarded as Johnson’s most creative work–presents the story of the journey of Rasselas and his companions in search of “the choice of life.” Its charm lies not in its plot, but rather in its wise and humane look at man’s constant search for happiness. The text is based on the
second edition as Samuel Johnson revised it.