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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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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163091456
ISBN13: 9781163091456
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a philosophical novel written by Samuel Johnson. It tells the story of Rasselas, the fourth son of the King of Abyssinia, who sets out on a journey to discover the meaning of happiness. Along with his sister Nekayah and his mentor Imlac, Rasselas encounters various characters and situations that challenge his beliefs and understanding of the world.Throughout the novel, Johnson explores themes such as the nature of happiness, the role of education, the value of wealth and power, and the limitations of human knowledge. He also critiques various philosophical and religious doctrines, including Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Christianity.The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is considered a landmark work of English literature and a masterpiece of philosophical fiction. It has influenced many writers and thinkers, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.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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