The History Of Rasselas, Prince Of Abissinia - 9780199229970

Rasselas and his companions leave the 'happy valley' in search of 'the choice of life'. Johnson's philosophical tale considers such things as the nature of poetry, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and the pursuit of happiness. This new edition relates the novel to Johnson's life and the political and social context.

• | By (Author): Samuel Johnson
• | Publisher: Oxford University Press
• | Publication Date: Jun 11, 2009
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 208 pages
• | Language: Not Available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 019922997X
• | ISBN-13: 9780199229970