The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 part 2 [Supplement]
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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 03 part 2 [Supplement] |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 part 2 [Supplement]" is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the late 14th century. This work, often referred to as "Arabian Nights," presents a rich tapestry of stories, featuring a wide range of characters and themes, most notably the figure of Shahrazad, the clever storyteller who weaves tales to delay her execution by the king. The collection includes adventures, moral lessons, and encounters involving magic, love, and betrayal. At the start of this particular volume, we are introduced to the Caliph Harun al-Rashid, who finds himself troubled by restless thoughts and melancholy. Seeking distraction, he instructs his vizier, Ja'afar, to bring stories to lighten his mood. The narrative unfolds through the tale of Baba Abdullah, a blind beggar whose tale reveals a tragic backstory of greed and consequence, leading to his current plight. As the tale progresses, it intertwines with stories of cruelty and consequence involving a youth named Sidi Nu'uman, who reveals the darker side of human nature alongside other captivating characters. This opening sets the stage for a blend of moral lessons and entertainment that is characteristic of these timeless tales. (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. | 61974 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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