The Prince Of Abyssinia V1 : A Tale (1766)
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Overview
""The Prince of Abyssinia"" is a novel written by Samuel Johnson and published in 1766. The story follows the journey of a young prince named Rasselas, who is discontented with his life in the palace and seeks to find true happiness. Together with his sister Nekayah and their mentor Imlac, Rasselas embarks on a journey to explore the world outside of Abyssinia in search of the answer to the question of happiness. Along the way, they encounter various characters and situations that challenge their beliefs and understanding of the world. The book explores themes of human nature, the pursuit of happiness, and the meaning of life. It is considered to be one of Johnson's most significant works and a masterpiece of English literature.In Two Volumes.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781436627337
- ISBN-10: 1436627338
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2008
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.92 pounds
- Page Count: 168
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