The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia by J.P. Hardy, Samuel Johnson

The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia

J.P. Hardy, Samuel Johnson

224 pages first pub 1759 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

Rasselas--regarded as Johnson\'s most creative work--presents the story of the journey of Rasselas and his companions in search of "the choice of life." Its charm lies not in its plot, but rather in its wise and humane look at man\'s constant sear...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
informative 20%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

2.91

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