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The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

1833230 pagesDonohue, Henneberry & Co.

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Join Rasselas, a prince weary of his sheltered life in the Happy Valley, as he escapes to explore the world and discover the true nature of happiness. Accompanied by his wise teacher and a philosopher, he encounters diverse societies and individuals, questioning their pursuits and the elusive goal of contentment. This classic satire offers a timeless reflection on human desires and the search for fulfillment.

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Samuel Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. Johnson was a devout Anglican and committed Tory, and has been described as "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".[1] He is also the subject of "the most famous single work of biographical art in the whole of literature": James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson.[2] ([Source][1].) [1]:http...

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