History of Rasselas: Prince of Abissinia (World's Classics S.)

History of Rasselas: Prince of Abissinia (World's Classics S.)

by Samuel Johnson (Author), J.P. Hardy (Editor)

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Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, leaves the easy life of the Happy Valley, accompanied by his sister Nekayah, her attendant Pekuah, and the much-travelled philosopher Imlac. There journey takes them to Egypt, where they study the various conditions of men's lives, before returning home in a `conclusion in which nothing is concluded'. Johnson's tale is not only a satire on optimism, but also an expression of truth about the human mind and its infinite capacity for hope. This book is intended for literature students and teachers; philosophy studies, and related courses; general

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 216
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 24 Nov 1988

ISBN 10: 0192817787
ISBN 13: 9780192817785