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The History of Rasselas

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About The History of Rasselas

The distinguished English writer's only novel provides a compelling glimpse of his moral views as he assails 18th-century optimism and man's unrealistic estimates of what life has to offer. Rasselas ponders such subjects as romantic love, flights of imagination, the great discoveries of science, and speculations about the meaning of happiness.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780486440941
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 99
  • Published:
  • April 28, 2005
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 136 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of The History of Rasselas

The distinguished English writer's only novel provides a compelling glimpse of his moral views as he assails 18th-century optimism and man's unrealistic estimates of what life has to offer. Rasselas ponders such subjects as romantic love, flights of imagination, the great discoveries of science, and speculations about the meaning of happiness.

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