Publisher's Synopsis
History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a novel written by Samuel Johnson and published in 1887. The story follows the journey of Rasselas, the son of the King of Abyssinia, who is discontented with his luxurious life and wishes to explore the world outside his palace walls. Along with his sister Nekayah and their mentor Imlac, Rasselas embarks on a quest to find the meaning of happiness and the secret to a fulfilling life. The trio encounters various characters and situations that challenge their beliefs and perceptions of the world. The novel explores themes such as the pursuit of happiness, the nature of human desires, and the limitations of wealth and power. Johnson's prose style is characterized by its clarity and precision, and the novel is considered a masterpiece of 18th-century literature.With Brief Life Of Johnson, Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
