The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (The World's Classics)

Johnson, Samuel

ISBN 10: 0192817787 / ISBN 13: 9780192817785

Verlag: Oxford University Press, 1989

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Inhaltsangabe:

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. There 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. This book is intended for literature students and teachers; philosophy studies, and related courses; general

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia...
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 1989
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good