The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia

The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia

By Samuel Johnson

Pages

224

Rating

3.46

Year

1759

PhilosophyFictionClassicsSchoolLiteratureBritish Literature

Description

Rasselas --regarded as Johnson's most creative work--presents the story of the journey of Rasselas and his companions in search of "the choice of life." Its charm lies not in its plot, but rather in its wise and humane look at man's constant search for happiness. The text is based on the
second edition as Samuel Johnson revised it.