Sindbad the Sailor & Other Stories from the Arabian Nights

Name: Sindbad the Sailor & Other Stories from the Arabian Nights
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SKU: 9781851245017
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Sindbad the Sailor & Other Stories from the Arabian Nights is a collection of classic Middle Eastern tales where the adventurous Sindbad recounts his seven perilous and fantastical voyages across uncharted seas. The book weaves a tapestry of intrigue, filled with magical creatures, challenging quests, and life lessons, delivering the enduring allure of the Arabian Nights. These stories celebrate imagination, bravery, and the mysteries of the East.
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This captivating collection will whisk you away on magical adventures filled with daring exploits, enchanted lands, and mysterious encounters. You might enjoy this book if you revel in timeless tales of adventure and fantasy that transport you to a world of wonder and imagination. Perfect for those who appreciate classic storytelling with rich, vibrant imagery.

Sindbad the Sailor & Other Stories from the Arabian Nights

Four of the most well-known tales from 'The Thousand and One Nights' are reproduced in this collector's edition: 'Sindbad the Sailor', 'Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp', 'The Story of the Three Calenders' and 'The Sleeper Awakened'. Each is illustrated with exquisite watercolours by the renowned artist Edmund Dulac.

Description

The much-loved tales from The Thousand and One Nights first appeared in English translation in the early nineteenth century. The popularity of these ancient and beguiling tales, set against the backdrop of Baghdad, a city of wealth and peace, stoked the widespread enthusiasm for and scholarly interest in eastern arts and culture, which had been a dominant fashion in Europe for almost a century.

Four of the most well-known tales, translated by Laurence Housman, are reproduced in this collector's edition: Sindbad the Sailor, Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp, The Story of the Three Calenders, and The Sleeper Awakened. Each is illustrated with exquisite watercolours by the renowned artist Edmund Dulac.

The sumptuous illustrations reproduced here capture the beauty and timeless quality of these alluring stories, made at the zenith of early twentieth-century book illustration.

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Sindbad the Sailor & Other Stories from the Arabian Nights is praised for its beautiful illustrations by Edmund Dulac and the thoughtful introduction by Marina Warner, which provides valuable context. The book has been featured in Christmas roundups by The Times and The Spectator, highlighting it as a captivating collection for both personal enjoyment and as a gift.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851245017

Publisher: Bodleian Library

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodleian Library

Edition: Illustrated edition

Illustration: 1 Illustrations, black and white; 23 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Introduction by Marina Warner
Illustrated by Edmund Dulac
Translated by Laurence Housman
Introduction by Marina Warner

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 964g

Pages: 256

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Edmund Dulac was born in France but resident in London from the early 1900s, where he made his name as an illustrator of luxurious picture books.