Storia Di Rasselas Principe Di Abissinia by Samuel Johnson
A young Abyssinian prince grows restless with life in an enclosed, idyllic valley and, with companions, departs to explore courts, monasteries, markets, and scholarly circles in search of true happiness; through their conversations and observations the narrative exposes how power, wealth, love, and learning each fail to guarantee lasting contentment, revealing human folly, conflicting desires, and the limits of philosophical systems. The tale functions as a compact moral and philosophical study, arguing that steady moderation, practical wisdom, and acceptance of life’s constraints offer a more attainable form of contentment than the pursuit of perfect or absolute happiness.
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- Published
- 1759
- Nationality
- English
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-120 pages
- Original Language
- English
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- Rasselas
- Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
- Storia di Rasselas Principe di Abissinia
- The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
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