Samuel Johnson: Rasselas, Poems, And Selected Prose

Samuel Johnson: Rasselas, Poems, And Selected Prose

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Author: Samuel Johnson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1958

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as per image, yellowing on spine

This volume presents a comprehensive collection of an influential 18th-century literary figure's most significant works. It includes the profound philosophical tale Rasselas, which argues against the pursuit of worldly happiness and illustrates the futility of utopian ideals. Accompanying this seminal novella are a selection of his celebrated poems, showcasing his mastery of verse and keen observations on life and morality. Further, the compilation offers a rich array of his selected prose, revealing his incisive wit and intellectual prowess through essays and critical writings that shaped the literary landscape of his era. This essential edition chronicles the breadth and depth of a towering intellect, providing enduring insights into human nature and society.

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Description

Author: Samuel Johnson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1958

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as per image, yellowing on spine

This volume presents a comprehensive collection of an influential 18th-century literary figure's most significant works. It includes the profound philosophical tale Rasselas, which argues against the pursuit of worldly happiness and illustrates the futility of utopian ideals. Accompanying this seminal novella are a selection of his celebrated poems, showcasing his mastery of verse and keen observations on life and morality. Further, the compilation offers a rich array of his selected prose, revealing his incisive wit and intellectual prowess through essays and critical writings that shaped the literary landscape of his era. This essential edition chronicles the breadth and depth of a towering intellect, providing enduring insights into human nature and society.