Description

""The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, A Tale"" is a novel written by Samuel Johnson in 1759. The story follows Rasselas, a young prince who is dissatisfied with his life in the Happy Valley and decides to explore the world outside. Along with his sister Nekayah and their mentor Imlac, Rasselas embarks on a journey to find true happiness and meaning in life.""Elizabeth or The Exiles of Siberia, A Tale"" is another novel included in this book. It was written by Sophie Ristaud Cottin in 1806 and translated by Johnson. The story follows the life of Elizabeth, a young woman who is wrongfully accused of a crime and exiled to Siberia. The novel explores themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption.This edition of the book was published in 1876 and includes both novels in one volume. It is a classic work of literature that has been praised for its philosophical insights and vivid storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.