The History of Rasselas: Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Johnson, Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192839136 ISBN 13: 9780192839138

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1999

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

J. P. Hardy is Professor of Humanities at Bond University, Queensland. He has edited many editions of Johnson's works, including Johnson's Lives of the Poets: A Selection (OPET, 1971)

Review:

"A relatively inexpensive, attractively designed edition with useful introduction and notes. For classroom use I prefer the Oxford World's Classics edition to any of the others available."--John Kandl, Walsh University

"Very good edition of an excellent work. My student response has been overwhelmingly positive. A valuable work for the 18-22 year old set."--Winfield J.C. Myers, University of Georgia

"Provides a wonderful intro. to Johnson's thought, and few works have more to say to our age and to our students. The response was overwhelmingly positive."--Winfield J.C. Myers, University of Georgia

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0192839136
• ISBN 13: 9780192839138
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Hardy J. P.