The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02 [Supplement] by Burton
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| Translator | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
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| Title | The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02 [Supplement] |
| Alternate Title |
Arabian Nights; 1001 Nights |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02 [Supplement]" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the 14th century and later translated in the 19th century. It features various enchanting stories that often highlight themes of love, adventure, and wit, centered around characters such as kings, thieves, and clever women. This volume serves as a continuation of the rich narrative tradition found in the original compilation of "The Arabian Nights," offering readers a glimpse into a world filled with intrigue and moral lessons. The opening of this volume sets the stage with a narrative surrounding King Al-Malik al-Zahir, who is eager to hear tales of cleverness and valor from his Chief of Police, Sanjar. As the assembly gathers, various constables begin recounting their adventures, leading off with the story of the first constable, Mu'in al-Din, who shares his humorous and cunning encounter involving a fair woman skilled in deception. The tales continue in a lively fashion, each filled with elements of drama, humor, and a reflection on human nature, illustrating the complexities and machinations of society in a historical Islamic context. This introductory portion promises readers a rich tapestry of storytelling that is characteristic of the legendary narrative style of "The Thousand Nights." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Tales -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59953 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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