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Arabian Nights: A Selection

by Richard Francis Burton, Jack D. Zipes
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Arabian Nights: A Selection
Arabian Nights: A Selection

Enchanting tales of survival, magic, and morality.

Dive into a world where every night is a battle for life woven with tales that will captivate you with their timeless charm. "Arabian Nights" is not just a collection of stories; it's a testament to the power of storytelling as a young woman's wit unfolds in a tapestry of djinns and adventures. This anthology is perfect if you're looking to be whisked away into the richness of Eastern folklore and its stark contrast to the Western fairy tale tradition.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Arabian Nights: A Selection

by Richard Francis Burton, Jack D. Zipes
Save up to 38%
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ISBN: 9780140622683
Authors: Richard Francis Burton, Jack D. Zipes
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 1997-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Mythology, Historical Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 183 readers)

Description

The tales told by Shahrazad over a thousand and one nights to delay her execution by the vengeful King Shahriyar have become among the most popular in both Eastern and Western literature. From the epic adventures of "Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp" to the farcical "Young Woman and her Five Lovers" and the social criticism of "The Tale of the Hunchback", the stories depict a fabulous world of all-powerful sorcerers, jinns imprisoned in bottles and enchanting princesses. But despite their imaginative extravagance, the tales are anchored to everyday life by their realism, providing a full and intimate record of medieval Islam.
 

Enchanting tales of survival, magic, and morality.

Dive into a world where every night is a battle for life woven with tales that will captivate you with their timeless charm. "Arabian Nights" is not just a collection of stories; it's a testament to the power of storytelling as a young woman's wit unfolds in a tapestry of djinns and adventures. This anthology is perfect if you're looking to be whisked away into the richness of Eastern folklore and its stark contrast to the Western fairy tale tradition.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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