Samuel Johnson

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The Prince Of Abissinia

A Tale (1783)

Beschreibung

The Prince of Abissinia: A Tale is a novel written by Samuel Johnson and first published in 1783. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Abissinia, which is ruled by a wise and just king named Almorah. The protagonist of the story is a young prince named Rasselas, who is discontented with his life of luxury and privilege and seeks to find the meaning of true happiness.Rasselas embarks on a journey with his sister Nekayah and their mentor Imlac to explore the world outside of Abissinia and find the answers to life's biggest questions. Along the way, they encounter various characters and situations that challenge their beliefs and preconceptions. They visit cities, meet scholars and artists, and witness the struggles of ordinary people.Through their experiences, Rasselas and his companions come to realize that happiness is not found in material possessions or worldly success, but in the pursuit of knowledge, virtue, and spiritual fulfillment. The novel is a philosophical exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning and purpose in life.The Prince of Abissinia: A Tale is a classic work of literature that has inspired generations of readers with its timeless themes and insights into the human psyche. Johnson's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, morality, and the pursuit of happiness.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.

Autor

Samuel Johnson was an English writer who was born on September 18, 1709, and died on December 13, 1784. He was called "Dr. Johnson" by many people. He was a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. According to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, he was "possibly the most famous writer in English history." Johnson became famous in his later years, and after he died, more and more people thought he had a lasting effect on literary criticism. Some even said he was the only truly great critic of English literature. In the 20th century, his ideas shaped the way people thought about literature, and his influence on biography will last for a long time. Johnson's Dictionary had a big impact on Modern English, and it was the best dictionary until the Oxford English Dictionary came along 150 years later. The biographer of Samuel Johnson, Walter Jackson Bate, chose James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson as "the most famous single work of biographical art in all of literature."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 460g
• ISBN-13: 9781104323424
• ISBN-10: 1104323427
• Artikelnr.: 26343821