The History of Rasselas : Prince of Abyssinia (Wordsworth Classics)
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Prince Rasselas and his sister escape "the happy valley" where they grew up and roam the world looking for the secret of happiness.
Journal Entry 2 by tabby-cat-owner at n/a in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, May 29, 2008
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mailed to UnwrittenLibra of Baltimore, Maryland so he can donate this to the 1001-library.
mailed to UnwrittenLibra of Baltimore, Maryland so he can donate this to the 1001-library.
Received it today here in Maryland...thanks, tabby-cat-owner!
Blech! Back to TCO in AZ today.
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received in the mail.
Thanks so much for your donation tabby-cat-owner!
This book is now part of the 1001-library. If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
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mailed to Nikel27 of Ginsheim, Germany.
I hope you enjoy this book, Nikel27.
mailed to Nikel27 of Ginsheim, Germany.
I hope you enjoy this book, Nikel27.
arrived safe at my house, thx's
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Journal Entry 9 by nikel27 at Donation to a Library, Donation -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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Book back into the 1001 Library bookshelf
Book back into the 1001 Library bookshelf
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing nikel27:)
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
Released 14 yrs ago (3/1/2010 UTC) at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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Ready to move on to Library Member: booklady331/USA
Ready to move on to Library Member: booklady331/USA
Thank you for the book. It arrived today.
Samuel Johnson had a significant impact in the 18th century. This is a relatively short novel about a prince that is effectively imprisoned in "happy valley" along with the emperor's other sons and daughters to protect them from the vicissitudes of life. The price grows weary of the place and escapes along with his sister and a poet.
The story involves their search for happiness and the type of life that they should lead. They explore the lives of the rich and powerful, the poor, scientists, farmers, and many other life styles. There is much philosophical discussion that I found interesting, but I'm not sure that this style of writing would appeal to most modern readers. Subjects that were explored included whether it is better to be married or single, rich or poor, powerful or a subject, educated or ignorant.
I would recommend this book to those interested in philosophy and what was in the 18th century one of the most popular of books.
The story involves their search for happiness and the type of life that they should lead. They explore the lives of the rich and powerful, the poor, scientists, farmers, and many other life styles. There is much philosophical discussion that I found interesting, but I'm not sure that this style of writing would appeal to most modern readers. Subjects that were explored included whether it is better to be married or single, rich or poor, powerful or a subject, educated or ignorant.
I would recommend this book to those interested in philosophy and what was in the 18th century one of the most popular of books.
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Enjoy! to mafarrimond
For KTM, 1001 book, and RABCK release challenges.
For KTM, 1001 book, and RABCK release challenges.
Thank you so much for this book. I am looking forward to reading it.
Read in one day. A book that makes you think.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.
Adding to the 1001 book box.
Chosen from the 1001 book box.
I am moving to China - hence why not a lot of time to read recently.
This book will be in a box being picked up tomorrow, and hopefully I will see it again in about 3 months time on the other side of the world.
This book will be in a box being picked up tomorrow, and hopefully I will see it again in about 3 months time on the other side of the world.
This book has survived its ocean voyage in a container ship from the UK and has successfully met up with me here in China - much sooner than expected. Now it will be sitting in its new home waiting to be read. Starting a new life and job in China means I am not getting much time to read at the moment, but it will not be forgotten.