{"product_id":"9788415374237","title":"The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a profound philosophical parable that recounts a young prince's journey in search of true happiness. Rasselas, confined to a paradisiacal valley where pain does not exist, decides to escape to explore the outside world. Through his journey, the reader is invited to reflect on the nature of joy, the limitations of human knowledge, and the illusions we pursue. A synthesis of Samuel Johnson's ethical and aesthetic ideas that combines the structure of a travel tale with the depth of a moral essay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasselas, son of the King of Abissinia, lives confined in a paradisiacal valley while awaiting his succession to the throne. In this place, all his desires are satisfied and pain is unknown, but the young prince begins to wonder about life outside. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, he manages to escape his gilded prison along with his sister, Nekayah. His goal is clear: to see the world and find true happiness. What follows is an initiatory journey where the prince and his companions examine different ways of life—from pastoral to courtly life, from scholarship to solitude—to discover that perfect joy is elusive and that human happiness resides in the acceptance of limits and the constant search for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for happiness and human dissatisfaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between idealized life and reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe critique of rationalism and utopias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature of desire and illusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on knowledge and practical wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in 18th-century philosophical literature, travel narratives with a moral backdrop, and works that explore the human condition from an enlightened perspective. It is also ideal for those who enjoy texts that combine the enjoyability of an adventure story with the depth of an essay, as well as for students and scholars of classic English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless reflection on happiness and the meaning of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical view of the illusions we pursue in society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bridge between travel narrative and moral philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid portrait of the human condition from rationalist humanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable read that invites introspection and debate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Johnson, Samuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Classic fiction, travel literature, philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Viento Abierto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 228\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 315 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition recovers a fundamental 18th-century work that, despite its brevity, condenses a deep moral reflection. Johnson's prose, precise and elegant, turns the parable into an accessible and stimulating text. It is a recommended read for those looking for a classic narrative with a strong philosophical component, far removed from the conventions of the traditional adventure novel. A title that deserves a place in the libraries of lovers of literature of ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407618400603,"sku":"9788415374237","price":16.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841537423.jpg?v=1781857879","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415374237","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}