The Enlightening Journey of Rasselas Prince of Abissinia by Samuel Johnson 2009 Paperback Edition-image
The Enlightening Journey of Rasselas Prince of Abissinia by Samuel Johnson 2009 Paperback Edition-image

The Enlightening Journey of Rasselas Prince of Abissinia by Samuel Johnson 2009 Paperback Edition

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gtin13: 9780199229970 Book Title: History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia Item Width: 5.1 in Edition: 2 Edition Description: New Edition Item Height: 0.5 in brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated LCCN: 2009-005383 Item Length: 7.7 in Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Dewey Edition: 22 Format: Trade Paperback Item Weight: 5.6 Oz Publication Year: 2009 Dewey Decimal: 823.6 Genre: Philosophy, Fiction Language: English ISBN-10: 019922997X Intended Audience: Trade TitleLeading: The ISBN-13: 9780199229970 Book Series: Oxford World's Classics Ser. Synopsis: Rasselas and his companions leave the 'happy valley' in search of 'the choice of life'. Johnson's philosophical tale considers such things as the nature of poetry, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and the pursuit of happiness. This new edition relates the novel to Johnson's life and the political and social context., 'What then is to be done? said Rasselas; the more we inquire, the less we can resolve.'Rasselas and his companions escape the pleasures of the 'happy valley' in order to make their 'choice of life'. By witnessing the misfortunes and miseries of others they may come to understand the nature of happiness, and value it more highly. Their travels and enquiries raise important practical and philosophical questions concerning many aspects of the human condition, including the business of a poet, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and how to find contentment. Johnson's adaptation of the popular oriental tale displays his usual wit and perceptiveness; sceptical and probing, his tale nevertheless suggests that wisdom and self-knowledge need not be entirely beyond reach. This new edition relates the novel to Johnson's life and thought and to politics, society, and the global context of the Seven Years War. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., Rasselas and his companions escape the pleasures of the "happy valley" in order to make their "choice of life." By witnessing the misfortunes and miseries of others they come to understand the nature of happiness, and value it more highly. Their travels and enquiries raise important practical and philosophical questions concerning many aspects of the human condition, including the business of a poet, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and how to find contentment. Johnson's adaptation of the popular oriental tale displays his usual wit and perceptiveness; skeptical and probing, his tale nevertheless suggests that wisdom and self-knowledge need not be entirely beyond reach. This sparkling new edition includes an authoritative introduction by Thomas Keymer relating the story to Johnson's life, thought, and writings; the rise of the novel genre; and the global context of the Seven Years War. Extensive annotations relate the novel to its literary, philosophical, and political contexts. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Number of Pages: 208 Pages Topic: Classics, Literary, Eastern LC Classification Number: PR3529.A2H375 2009 Author: Samuel Johnson Features: New Edition

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