The Arabian Nights Entertainments (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161456660)

The Arabian Nights Entertainments is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories and folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age. The English language version of this classic book is translated by Richard F. Burton, a British explorer, translator, and writer. The book features a wide range of stories including adventure, romance, and fantasy, which are narrated by the legendary storyteller, Scheherazade, to her husband, King Shahryar. The tales range from the famous Aladdin and his magical lamp, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves to lesser-known stories such as The Ebony Horse and The Fisherman and the Jinni. The book is a fascinating insight into the culture and traditions of the Middle East and South Asia, and is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore and mythology. It has been widely acclaimed as a literary masterpiece and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television shows.Aladdin, Ali Babba, and a storyline that goes on and on. Richard Burton's translation.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: Richard Francis Burton
ISBN-10: 116145666X
ISBN-13: 9781161456660
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.08lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.94d