The History of Rasselas Prince
Johnson, Samuel
ISBN 10: 019922997X ISBN 13: 9780199229970
Published by Oxford University Press, 2009
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Johnson's adaptation of this 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 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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The History of Rasselas Prince
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good