Reading The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia | Alexandria
Read The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia by Samuel Johnson. Questioning happiness itself, Johnson's masterful fable shatters our modern pursuit of contentment. Through Rasselas's journey beyond a perfect paradise, the story boldly suggests that dissatisfaction—not happiness—drives human progress and meaning. A radical notion: perhaps our constant yearning isn't a flaw, but the very force that makes life worth living.