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Samuel Johnson
The History of Rasselas
Read by Peter Wickham
unabridged
Above all, Samuel Johnson’s Rasselas (1759) is concerned with the nature of happiness. Rasselas and his companions remove themselves from the pleasure of the ‘happy valley’ so that they can make their ‘choice of life’. In the course of their travels they come across scholars, astronomers, shepherds, hermits and poets, explore their way of life. Rasselas finds that complete happiness is elusive and, in the words of his mentor Imlac, ‘while you are making the choice of life, you neglect to live’.
In his treatment of this popular tale from the Orient, Johnson deploys his customary wit and perspicacity. Popular in its own day, Rasselas is a journey of the mind and soul, raising important questions concerning the human condition, which remain pertinent today.
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Running Time: 4 h 50 m
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Digital ISBN: 978-1-78198-443-7 Cat. no.: NA0578 Edited by: Andrew Young, Viva Voce Audio BISAC: FIC004000 BIC: FC Released: June 23 -
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