Samuel Johnson

Rasselas (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Rasselas" is a philosophical tale written by Samuel Johnson that explores the universal quest for happiness and the human condition. Set in the kingdom of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia), it follows the story of Prince Rasselas, who, discontent with the luxurious but confined life in the Happy Valley, embarks on a journey to discover the true nature of happiness. Accompanied by his sister Nekayah, their mentor Imlac, and a wise old sage named the astronomer, Rasselas encounters various individuals and experiences that challenge his preconceptions and ideals. Through thought-provoking dialogues and vivid descriptions, Johnson delves into themes of ambition, freedom, the pursuit of knowledge, and the inevitability of suffering. "Rasselas" offers readers a profound reflection on the complexities of human desires and the elusive nature of contentment, ultimately leaving them pondering the eternal quest for fulfillment and meaning in life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361843242
• Artikelnr.: 73569082

Autorenporträt

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."