One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection
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One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection

by Richard Francis Burton

Publisher
Grapevine
Pages
545
Language
English
Published
2026

Overview

One Thousand and One Nights – Complete Arabian Nights Collection brings together the legendary cycle of stories that has captivated readers for centuries. Originating in the storytelling traditions of the Middle East and South Asia, these tales were gradually compiled into one of the most famous narrative collections in world literature. At the heart of the work is Scheherazade, who tells a new story each night to King Shahryar in order to delay her execution. Within this frame narrative unfold adventures of merchants, sailors, princes, thieves, and travelers across cities such as Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo. Among the best-known tales are those of Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad the Sailor. Rich with magic, romance, humor, and moral reflection, the stories of One Thousand and One Nights combine folklore, myth, and historical imagination. This complete collection preserves the enduring storytelling tradition that has influenced literature, theater, and popular culture across the world.

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