The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4) by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Illustrator | Westall, Richard, 1765-1836 |
| Title | The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The story of Noureddin and the fair Persian -- The story of Beder, prince of Persia, and Giahaure, princess of Samarcand -- The story of Ganem, son to Abou Ayoub, and known by the surname of Love’s Slave -- The story of Prince Zeyn Alasnam, and the king of the genii -- The story of Codadad and his brothers -- The story of the princess of Deryabar -- The story of the sleeper awakened. |
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| Summary | "The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4)" by Anonymous is a classic collection of Middle Eastern folk tales likely compiled during the late medieval period. This volume continues the enchanting stories that feature various characters, including kings, merchants, and notably, the vizier Khacan, his son Noureddin, and the beautiful Fair Persian. The overarching theme involves love, deception, and the socio-political intricacies of life in ancient times. The beginning of this volume introduces the story of Noureddin and the Fair Persian, set in the kingdom of Balsora during the days of Caliph Haroun Alraschid. It depicts the rivalry between two viziers, Khacan and Saouy, highlighting the contrasting qualities of Khacan’s generosity and Saouy's malevolence. As the plot unfolds, Khacan seeks to find an exceptional beauty for the king, leading to the acquisition of the Fair Persian, who becomes an object of desire not only for the king but also for Khacan's son, Noureddin. Their clandestine romance begins to flourish, setting the stage for conflicts that could challenge their fates drastically, especially with the jealousy of Saouy lurking nearby. The rich tapestry of character interactions and tensions foreshadows a blend of romance and drama as their stories progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Arabs -- Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44105 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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