The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
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...
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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.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780192839138 (0192839136)
ASIN: 192839136
Publish date: April 22nd 1999
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Classics,
Novels,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Read For School,
Philosophy,
English Literature,
18th Century
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Nobody reads Johnson anymore except english majors. Which is a shame since while Johnson is disdained for his lack of political correctness in his conservative particulars, his wisdom in generalization is unassailable. Much can be gleaned from his philosophy and general opinions about life and our...
I read this book so I could check it off my '1001 books' list. Did I find it enlightening or life changing? Well... no. Samuel Johnson is probably best known for his English Dictionary as well as being the creator of many famous and wise sayings. Rasselas is filled with many pithy sayings, that ...
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