Rasselas Prince of Abyssinia is a novel written by Samuel Johnson, first published in 1759. It tells the story of Rasselas, the son of the King of Abyssinia, who is confined to a luxurious palace with his siblings and a wise philosopher named Imlac. Despite their privileged existence, Rasselas and his siblings are dissatisfied with their lives and yearn for something more meaningful.In an attempt to find true happiness and fulfillment, Rasselas and Imlac embark on a journey to explore the world outside the palace walls. ...
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Rasselas Prince of Abyssinia is a novel written by Samuel Johnson, first published in 1759. It tells the story of Rasselas, the son of the King of Abyssinia, who is confined to a luxurious palace with his siblings and a wise philosopher named Imlac. Despite their privileged existence, Rasselas and his siblings are dissatisfied with their lives and yearn for something more meaningful.In an attempt to find true happiness and fulfillment, Rasselas and Imlac embark on a journey to explore the world outside the palace walls. Along the way, they encounter various characters and situations that challenge their beliefs about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.Throughout the novel, Johnson explores themes such as the nature of happiness, the role of education, the meaning of life, and the limitations of human knowledge. He also provides social commentary on the inequalities and injustices of his time, particularly regarding the treatment of women and the institution of slavery.Rasselas Prince of Abyssinia is a thought-provoking and philosophical work that continues to be studied and admired for its insights into the human condition.1884. This edition contains both Volumes I and II. Johnson, one of England s great literary figures and compiler of the first comprehensive English Dictionary, drew upon the journals of a Jesuit priest to weave this ironic tale of earthly paradise in the happy valley of Abyssinia. Johnson explores the theme of how one chooses the path to true happiness and concludes at the end of the book that it cannot be found in this life, but only after death when one has joined one s maker.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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