Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

Samuel Johnson's 'Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia,' skillfully combines narrative elegance with philosophical discourse. Originally published as 'The Prince of Abissinia: A Tale,' this work is infused with elements of satire and adventure. In the tradition of the Bildungsroman, Rasselas' journey from the seclusion of his gilded cage to the wide expanses of the world serves as a backdrop for examinin...