The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
About this book
This short novel is a satire on the philosophical stories popular at the time, such as Voltaire’s Candide. A young man is accompanied on his travels by an older wiser teacher, who explains various situations they encounter in terms of happiness or otherwise.
Reader Profile
3.5/5 · 6969 readers · 205 pages · ≈ 3 h 48 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia?
About ≈ 3 h 48 m — 205 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia?
205 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia?
It sits on the Essays, Poetry, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia?
The main characters include Arabian prince, Samuel Johnson (1709-1784).
Where does The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia take place?
It is set in Abbysinia, Ethiopia, Princes.
Who wrote The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia?
Samuel Johnson.
Where can I read The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library