Arabian Nights Entertainments V3: Consisting Of One Thousand And One Stories (1789) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164759461)

Arabian Nights Entertainments V3: Consisting Of One Thousand And One Stories (1789) is a classic collection of tales from the Middle East, compiled by French orientalist Antoine Galland. This volume is the third in a series and contains a selection of stories from the larger collection. The tales are framed around the story of Scheherazade, a clever and resourceful woman who tells her husband, the king, a new story every night to prevent him from executing her. The book includes a variety of stories, including adventures, romances, and fables, featuring characters such as genies, sultans, and princesses. The stories are set in exotic locations such as Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo, and offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East. The book is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by readers for centuries, and continues to captivate audiences with its colorful characters and imaginative storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Antoine Galland
ISBN-10: 1164759469
ISBN-13: 9781164759461
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 306
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d