The History of Rasselas: History of Rasselas: Prince of Abyssinia (Wordsworth Classics)

Johnson, Samuel and Irwin, Mike

ISBN 10: 1840224207 / ISBN 13: 9781840224207

Editore: Wordsworth Editions Ltd, 2000

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Codice articolo CHL8099653

Riassunto:

This book comes with an introduction and notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury. "Rasselas" is a provocative fable about 'the choice of life'. Bored by the endless contentment of 'the happy valley' in which he has been brought up, Prince Rasselas escapes with his sister. They rove the world searching for the secret of happiness and striving to find the ideal way to live. Repeatedly the pleasures they glimpse dissolve on closer acquaintance, and the great men they admire prove flawed. Where, then, are happiness and purpose to be found? These questions, of course, remain open for each generation; but none has discussed them with more wisdom and humanity than Dr. Johnson. "Rasselas" is a searching and often darkly humorous commentary on the human condition as well as a classic of English prose.

Product Description: Book by Johnson Samuel

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Titolo: The History of Rasselas: History of Rasselas...
Casa editrice: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Data di pubblicazione: 2000
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Used; Good