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The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
The History of Rasselas Prince of Abissinia Author:Samuel Johnson After Samuel Johnson translated A Voyage to Abyssinia by Jeronimo Lobo, Influenced by the vogue for exotic locations, he used it as the basis for what was later called a "philosophical romance". The plot is related to Rasselas, the fourth son of the King of Abissinia, who leaves his home with his sister, Nekayah, and a philosopher, Imlac. Rassel... more »as intends search the secret of happiness.« less