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

Samuel Johnson

ISBN 10: 0192817787 / ISBN 13: 9780192817785

Published by Oxford University Press, 1989

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0192817787I5N00

Synopsis:

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

Review: "A relatively inexpensive, attractively designed edition with useful introduction and notes. For classroom use I prefer the Oxford World's Classics edition to any of the others available."--John Kandl, Walsh University"Very good edition of an excellent work. My student response has been overwhelmingly positive. A valuable work for the 18-22 year old set."--Winfield J.C. Myers, University of Georgia"Provides a wonderful intro. to Johnson's thought, and few works have more to say to our age and to our students. The response was overwhelmingly positive."--Winfield J.C. Myers, University of Georgia

Bibliographic Details

Title: The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket