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History Of Rasselas, Prince Of Abyssinia

History Of Rasselas, Prince Of Abyssinia

Farrar, Emerson Oliver
Johnson, Samuel

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Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1430475935
ISBN13: 9781430475934
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a novel written by Samuel Johnson. The story follows the life of Rasselas, the son of the King of Abyssinia, who becomes disillusioned with his life of luxury and sets out on a journey to discover the meaning of happiness. Along with his sister Nekayah, his mentor Imlac, and a few other companions, Rasselas travels through different lands and meets people from various walks of life, including artists, philosophers, and religious leaders. Through their conversations and experiences, Rasselas learns about the complexities of human nature and the challenges of finding true happiness. The novel is a philosophical exploration of the human condition, touching on themes such as the pursuit of knowledge, the nature of love, and the role of fate in our lives. It is a thought-provoking and timeless work that continues to inspire readers today.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.

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