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Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A Philosophical Tale of the Pursuit of Happiness
Hardcover
FantasyMystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515427506
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Samuel Johnson's Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a philosophical tale that examines the pursuit of happiness through a series of reflective journeys and encounters. The young prince Rasselas leaves the secluded Happy Valley in search of a fulfilling life, traveling through varied social settings while testing competing visions of human contentment.
Written in the eighteenth century, the work blends narrative with moral inquiry, presenting a sequence of dialogues on ambition, pleasure, knowledge, and the limitations of worldly satisfaction. Its structure allows Johnson to explore enduring philosophical questions in a concise and accessible form, making it both a literary work and a study in ethical reflection.
Often regarded as one of Johnson's most enduring works, Rasselas continues to be read for its clarity of thought and its measured, unsentimental view of human aspiration. Its episodic form and thematic focus make it particularly suitable for classroom study, discussion, and individual reflection, while its brevity allows it to serve as an approachable entry point into eighteenth-century literature and moral philosophy.
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