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  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XIII-XVI

    Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XIII-XVI
    Jun 13 2026
    In which the Prince, assisted by the prudent Imlac, devises and executes a secret plan of escape from the Happy Valley, before venturing into the wider world accompanied by his sister, where they begin to encounter the varied complexities of human society. They arrive at Cairo, a bustling centre of commerce and diversity, where the Prince, newly acquainted with the ways of the world, contemplates the nature of happiness amidst the apparent gaiety and kindness of its inhabitants.
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    23 Min.
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters X-XII

    Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters X-XII
    Jun 10 2026
    In which the learned Imlac expounds at length on the nature and dignity of poetry, asserting that true poets must study both the vastness of nature and the diversity of human life with impartial and universal eyes. He then recounts his extensive travels through many countries and climates, reflecting with some melancholy upon the hardships and disappointments he encountered upon returning home and the weary resignation of those confined within the Happy Valley.
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    30 Min.
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters VIII, IX

    Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters VIII, IX
    Jun 7 2026
    In which the learned Imlac recounts his early life devoted to the pursuit of knowledge rather than wealth, setting forth on a voyage that broadens his understanding of diverse customs and human frailties. He observes with reflective impartiality the complexities of governance, the vanity of pride, and the varied characters he encounters across distant lands.
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    17 Min.
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters V-VII

    Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters V-VII
    Jun 4 2026
    In which the Prince, confined within the natural and artificial boundaries of his retreat, contemplates escape and finds solace in the study of the wonders that surround him, while encountering the mechanical arts and their ambitious designs. He then encounters a learned poet named Imlac, whose knowledge and experience open new vistas to the Prince’s understanding of the world beyond his peculiar prison.
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    18 Min.
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters I-IV

    Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters I-IV
    Jun 1 2026
    In which the secluded Happy Valley, surrounded by majestic mountains and teeming with natural bounty, serves as the tranquil abode of Abyssinian royalty, yet within its walls the young Prince Rasselas finds himself troubled by an undefined dissatisfaction that no luxury or pleasure can assuage. In reflections both solitary and social, he grapples with the weight of existence, yearning for a purpose beyond mere enjoyment and stirring towards a desire to seek that which might truly satisfy the human soul.
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    30 Min.