The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia (Oxford World's Classics) - Couverture souple

Johnson, Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 019922997X ISBN 13 : 9780199229970

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Rasselas and his companions leave the 'happy valley' in search of 'the choice of life'. Johnson's philosophical tale considers such things as the nature of poetry, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and the pursuit of happiness. This new edition relates the novel to Johnson's life and the political and social context. Published On: 2023-04-18

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Thomas Keymer is Chancellor Jackman Professor of English at the University of Toronto. He co-edited The Cambridge Companion to English Literature from 1740 to 1830.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Rasselas and his companions leave the 'happy valley' in search of 'the choice of life'. Johnson's philosophical tale considers such things as the nature of poetry, the stability of reason, the immortality of the soul, and the pursuit of happiness. This new edition relates the novel to Johnson's life and the political and social context.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 019922997X
• ISBN 13: 9780199229970
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Éditeur: Keymer Thomas
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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