The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia (Penguin Classics)

Johnson, Samuel

ISBN 10: 014143970X / ISBN 13: 9780141439709

Published by Penguin Classics (edition Trade Paperback Edition), 2007

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Synopsis:

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.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

About the Author: Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was the leading literary scholar and critic of his time. A writer of vigor, power, passion, and profundity, he helped to shape and define the Augustan Age.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia...
Publisher: Penguin Classics (edition Trade Paperback Edition)
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Trade Paperback Edition.