Rasselas Prince of Abissinia

<p>In the idyllic confines of the Happy Valley Prince Rasselas enjoys every comfort yet feels a deep and growing discontent. Determined to discover what truly brings happiness he escapes with his sister Nekayah and the philosopher Imlac to explore the wider world.</p><p></p><p>Their travels through royal courts quiet hermitages bustling cities and philosophical debates reveal a universal truth: every condition of life carries its own burdens. Wealth fame solitude learning-none provide the certainty of joy that Rasselas seeks.</p><p></p><p>Written in just a week Samuel Johnson's only novel is both a tale of adventure and a profound meditation on human nature. With graceful prose and sharp insight Johnson examines the restless search for purpose and the mystery of satisfaction.</p><p></p><p>Timeless and thought-provoking Rasselas invites readers to reflect on their own pursuits and to ask: what does it mean to live well?</p>