The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A Tale
by JOHNSON, Samuel
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was the leading literary scholar and critic of his time. A writer of vigor, power, passion, and profundity, he helped to shape and define the Augustan Age.
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- Bookseller
- Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 559466
- Title
- The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A Tale
- Author
- JOHNSON, Samuel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed and sold, by S. Backus, & Co
- Place of Publication
- Bridgeport
- Date Published
- 1809
- Keywords
- EnglishLiterature
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Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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