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Series: Leather-bound Classics
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This colourful leather-bound edition collects the beloved tales of Arabian Nights, translated by Sir Richard Burton. They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today: “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” “Sinbad the Sailor,” “Aladdin,” and more. These and the other Middle Eastern stories...
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Arabian Nights
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This colourful leather-bound edition collects the beloved tales of Arabian Nights, translated by Sir Richard Burton.
They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today: “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” “Sinbad the Sailor,” “Aladdin,” and more. These and the other Middle Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful, fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers alike.
This beautiful leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed endpapers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative elements enhance the reading experience, while an expert introduction provides new information and context for these well-known stories.
Arabian Nights is a compelling look at a long-gone culture—and the perfect addition to any home library.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781667213156
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 June 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Canterbury Classics
Contributors:
- Introduction by Ken Mondschein
- Translated by Sir Richard Burton
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 37.0mm
Width: 159.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 993g
Pages: 676
About the Author
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an renown British explorer, writer, translator, and linguist who is best known for his travels within Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Of his many achievements, one of his most recognizable contributions is a translation of One Thousand and One Nights, also commonly known as The Arabian Nights. Ken Mondschein is a college professor, scholar, fencing master, jouster, and author with expertise in subjects ranging from medieval history to contemporary politics. He was a Fulbright scholar to France, received his PhD in history from Fordham University and is certified as a master of historical fencing by the US Fencing Coaches' Association. His work includes history, fencing, introductions to works of classic literature, and other projects. Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an renown British explorer, writer, translator, and linguist who is best known for his travels within Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Of his many achievements, one of his most recognizable contributions is a translation of One Thousand and One Nights, also commonly known as The Arabian Nights.
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