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The History of Rasselas

By Samuel Johnson
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By Samuel Johnson
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The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson is a philosophical novel that explores one of humanity's most enduring questions: how to achieve happiness in a world defined by uncertainty and desire. First published in 1759, this profound work blends narrative storytelling with moral and philosophical reflection, making it one of the most important texts of the Enlightenment era.

The story follows Rasselas, a young prince living in the secluded and luxurious Happy Valley of A...