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

157 pages first pub 1759 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

Telling how Rasselas and his companions escape from the bland pleasures of their perfectly happy valley in Abissinia to Egypt, to study how people live, the book is a parable and a pilgrimage in which all manner of subjects are discussed--flying m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
adventurous 45%
challenging 36%
informative 18%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

2.9

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