The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

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The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia by Johnson, Samuel, 9780141439709
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  • ISBN: 9780141439709 | 014143970X
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 12/18/2007

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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. Their 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.