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The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
EAN : 9791041805181
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EAN : 9791041805181
Paru le : 5 avr. 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041805181
- Réf. éditeur : 292562
- Date Parution : 5 avr. 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 160
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:9 mm
- Poids : 216gr
- Résumé : "The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia" by Samuel Johnson is a philosophical novel that explores the pursuit of happiness and the nature of human desires. The story begins in a secluded valley where Rasselas, the fourth son of the Emperor of Abyssinia, lives in a palace surrounded by luxury and comfort. Despite the abundance of pleasures, Rasselas becomes discontented and yearns to explore the world beyond the valley to understand the true nature of happiness. His dissatisfaction leads him to question the purpose of life and the limitations of human desires. Rasselas is joined by his sister, Princess Nekayah, and the wise poet Imlac, who becomes their guide and mentor. Together, they embark on a journey to experience the world and seek answers to their existential questions. Throughout their travels, they encounter various individuals from different walks of life, each offering insights into the human condition. They meet philosophers, hermits, and rulers, all of whom have their own perspectives on happiness and fulfillment. However, Rasselas and his companions find that each person's pursuit of happiness is fraught with challenges and contradictions. The novel delves into themes of change, the fleeting nature of pleasure, and the inevitability of human suffering. Johnson uses the characters' experiences to illustrate the complexities of human desires and the difficulty of achieving lasting contentment. Ultimately, Rasselas and his companions realize that true happiness may be elusive and that the search for it is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. The novel concludes with the acknowledgment that life is a continuous journey of seeking and learning, and that contentment may lie in accepting the limitations of human existence.
- Biographie : Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 - 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history.
