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Rasselas
Book • 1759
Written in 1759, 'Rasselas' follows the journey of a prince from Abyssinia who leaves his luxurious but confined life in the Happy Valley to explore the world and discover the secret of happiness.
Alongside his companions, he encounters various lifestyles and philosophies, ultimately concluding that true happiness is elusive.
The book is a critique of the optimism prevalent during the Enlightenment.
Alongside his companions, he encounters various lifestyles and philosophies, ultimately concluding that true happiness is elusive.
The book is a critique of the optimism prevalent during the Enlightenment.
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Christopher Scalia

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as a work focusing on universal human nature and the inherent restlessness of humanity.

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