Items related to The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford...
Synopsis
Rasselas and his companions escape the pleasures of the "happy valley" in order to make their "choice of life." By witnessing the misfortunes and miseries of others they come to understand the nature of happiness, and value it more highly. Their travels and enquiries raise important practical and philosophical questions concerning many aspects of the human condition, including the business of a poet, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and how to find contentment. Johnson's adaptation of the popular oriental tale displays his usual wit and perceptiveness; skeptical and probing, his tale nevertheless suggests that wisdom and self-knowledge need not be entirely beyond reach. This sparkling new edition includes an authoritative introduction by Thomas Keymer relating the story to Johnson's life, thought, and writings; the rise of the novel genre; and the global context of the Seven Years War. Extensive annotations relate the novel to its literary, philosophical, and political contexts.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Thomas Keymer is Chancellor Jackman Professor of English at the University of Toronto. He co-edited The Cambridge Companion to English Literature from 1740 to 1830.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford...
Stock Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Paperback
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Thomas Keymer is a 2011 Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada.'What then is to be done? said Rasselas; the more we inquire, the less we can resolve.'Rasselas and his companions escape the pleasures of the 'happy valley' in order to make their 'choice of life'. By witnessing the misfortunes and miseries of others they may come to understand the nature of happiness, and value it more highly. Their travels and enquiries raise important practical and philosophical questions concerning many aspects of the human condition, including the business of a poet, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and how to find contentment. Johnson's adaptation of the popular oriental tale displays his usual wit and perceptiveness; sceptical and probing, his tale nevertheless suggests that wisdom and self-knowledge need not be entirely beyond reach. This new edition relates the novel to Johnson's life and thought and to politics, society, and the global context of the Seven Years War. Seller Inventory # 00108470137
Stock Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
paperback
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Fair. Seller Inventory # 019922997X-4-37450345
Stock Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press (edition New), 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. New. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 019922997X-8-1
Seller Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Softcover
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.019922997X.VG
Stock Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Paperback
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_476717535
Stock Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Paperback
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Thomas Keymer is a 2011 Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada.'What then is to be done? said Rasselas; the more we inquire, the less we can resolve.'Rasselas and his companions escape the pleasures of the 'happy valley' in order to make their 'choice of life'. By witnessing the misfortunes and miseries of others they may come to understand the nature of happiness, and value it more highly. Their travels and enquiries raise important practical and philosophical questions concerning many aspects of the human condition, including the business of a poet, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and how to find contentment. Johnson's adaptation of the popular oriental tale displays his usual wit and perceptiveness; sceptical and probing, his tale nevertheless suggests that wisdom and self-knowledge need not be entirely beyond reach. This new edition relates the novel to Johnson's life and thought and to politics, society, and the global context of the Seven Years War. Seller Inventory # CIN019922997XG
Seller Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Softcover
Seller: Goodwill of Western and Northern CT, Bridgeport, CT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # WNCTV.019922997X.G
Stock Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press (edition New), 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. New. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 019922997X-7-1
Stock Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Paperback
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_474275146
Seller Image
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 019922997X
ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Used
Softcover
Seller: eCampus, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # U:9780199229970:ONHAND