Johnson's History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia (1891)

Johnson's History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a novel written by Samuel Johnson in 1759. The book follows the story of Rasselas, the prince of Abyssinia, who is discontented with his luxurious life and seeks to find the true meaning of happiness. Along with his companions, Rasselas embarks on a journey to explore the world and its different cultures in search of the key to happiness. Through their travels, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including poverty, slavery, and the limitations of human knowledge. The novel raises philosophical questions about the nature of happiness, the role of fate in human life, and the limits of human understanding. Johnson's writing is characterized by his use of satire and irony, which serve to criticize the society of his time and highlight the flaws in human nature. The novel is considered a classic of English literature and has influenced many writers and thinkers over the centuries. This edition of the book was published in 1891 and features an introduction by Thomas Seccombe.With An Introduction On Methods Of Study.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.