The Arabian Nights (1885)

by Sir Richard Burton

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. '"For," said he, "there never was nor is there one chaste woman upon the face of earth."' A collection of Persian, Arabian and Indian tales dating from the 9th century, Sir Richard Burton's most well-known translation of Arabian Nights brings together ancient folklore and stories passed down from generation to generation. Featuring tales about love, history, tragedy and comedy as well as fables and fairy tales, this edition remains a well-loved collection of exotic and evocative stories. Fantastical and curious customs are bought to life by Burton's translation in stories such as 'The Lovers of Bassorah', 'The Concubine of Al-Maamun' and 'The Hunchback's Tale'. - Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every family's home library. - Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out on the bookshelves against the competition. Features include: - A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary. - A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication. - A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction. Competition: Aesop'S Fables; Around The World In Eighty Days (Pilgrim Classics Annotated); Collected Poems; Tales From 1001 Arabian Nights; Hitopadesa. Aesop;Jules Verne; Keki Daruwalla; Sir Richard F. Burton; S Narayana;.… (more)

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I think that the beauty of the language in these stories, along with their moral lessons, is rich with characters and adventures. Issues such as slavery, abuse, and greed are taught by bad example. Genies are present throughout the tales, as well as more adult themes. I wouldn't recommend the novel to young children.

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Breton07 | Sep 12, 2016 |

I had picked up this book in hopes to round out my travel/journey text set, as well as the multicultural and international genre listings. The main theme of the book is to present traditional Arabic stories that have been passed through generations.

I had seen bits and pieces of these stories around, but had not realized how violent or man friendly it was at times. However, I realize that this is part of the culture, and that most of traditional fairy-tales are more gruesome than what children are exposed to. Despite this, I found this to be an enjoyable version of the tales this book was. It incorporates brightly colored illustrations, ones I find typical of many Muslim mosques I have seen. The illustrations were also simple line drawings, which simplified the text.

I found the stories interesting. They posses a significant amount of new language and adventure. I feel that this book pushes readers to think about cultures, and the differences between their own. (

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Barnes and Noble Leatherbound Classics

Easton Press: The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written

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Selected Stories From The Arabian Nights by Anonymous

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GURPS Arabian Nights: Magic and Mystery in the Land of the Djinn by Phil Masters

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A Study Guide for Richard Burton's "The Arabian Nights" by Ira Mark Milne

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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (2009.0383, 2009, Ages 8↑)

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It is written (but to God alone belongeth true knowledge and wisdom!) in the chronicles of the Sassanians, those ancient monarchs of Persia, who extended their empire over the continent and islands of India, beyond the Ganges, and almost to China; that there once lived an illustrious prince of that powerful house, who was as much beloved by his subjects for his wisdom and prudence as he was feared by the surrounding states, from the report of his bravery, and the reputation of his hardy and well-disciplined army.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. '"For," said he, "there never was nor is there one chaste woman upon the face of earth."' A collection of Persian, Arabian and Indian tales dating from the 9th century, Sir Richard Burton's most well-known translation of Arabian Nights brings together ancient folklore and stories passed down from generation to generation. Featuring tales about love, history, tragedy and comedy as well as fables and fairy tales, this edition remains a well-loved collection of exotic and evocative stories. Fantastical and curious customs are bought to life by Burton's translation in stories such as 'The Lovers of Bassorah', 'The Concubine of Al-Maamun' and 'The Hunchback's Tale'. - Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every family's home library. - Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out on the bookshelves against the competition. Features include: - A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary. - A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication. - A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction. Competition: Aesop'S Fables; Around The World In Eighty Days (Pilgrim Classics Annotated); Collected Poems; Tales From 1001 Arabian Nights; Hitopadesa. Aesop;Jules Verne; Keki Daruwalla; Sir Richard F. Burton; S Narayana;.

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