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Rasselas
is searching for happiness. He
and Imlac, an Eastern wise man, dig their way out of the Happy Valley,
where the Emperor's children are confined. Nekayah, his sister, and
Pekuah, her companion, accompany the two men. Their search takes them
from Suez to Cairo, visiting all types of men, and finding that no one
is really happy. At the Pyramids, Pekuah is kidnapped by Arabs. After
her release, all decide on what would bring them true happiness. Pekuah
chooses a convent, Nekayah chooses knowledge, the Prince would like a
little kingdom where he could administer justice. Knowing that they
will never obtain these things, they finally journey back home.
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