The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
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Product Information
| ISBN | 9780141439709 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Samuel Johnson |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.150 |
| Publishing Date | 27/09/2007 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €15.33 |
| Tax | €0.92 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €16.25 |
| Availability | 3 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
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.