The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
Samuel Johnson
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia — Samuel Johnson’s philosophical tale follows Prince Rasselas, who leaves Abyssinia’s secluded Happy Valley with his sister Nekayah and the poet Imlac to discover which way of life can bring lasting happiness. Their encounters with courtiers, hermits, scholars, families, and dreamers expose the limits of every simple answer.
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