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The Arabian Nights

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The Arabian Nights is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales, rich with fantasy and adventure. At its heart is the story of Scheherazade, who narrates these tales to captivate a king and delay her execution. The stories feature an array of characters, such as cunning thieves, magical creatures, and brave heroes, offering an enchanting glimpse into ancient and mythical worlds.
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This collection of stories may appeal to you if you're fascinated by tales of adventure, romance, and magic set in a historical context. You might enjoy the imaginative storytelling that weaves together themes of courage, cunning, and the timeless battle between good and evil. The rich tapestry of characters and exotic settings offer a captivating glimpse into ancient Middle Eastern culture.

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Now as sumptuously packaged as they are critically acclaimed—a new deluxe trade paperback edition of the beloved stories.

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Now as sumptuously packaged as they are critically acclaimed—new deluxe trade paperback editions of the beloved stories.

Husain Haddawy's rapturously received translation of The Arabian Nights is based on a landmark reconstruction of the earliest extant manuscript version.

Readers of this classic will also want to own Sindbad, a collection of four later stories associated with the Arabian Nights tradition, including Sindbad the Sailor and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.

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The Arabian Nights is praised for its fresh and entertaining rendition of the classic tales, with the resourceful character of Shahrazad brought to life vividly. Reviews highlight the translation's clarity, fluency, and readability, enhancing the enjoyment of this timeless work. This distinguished new version maintains the magic and allure of the original stories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393331660

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: New Deluxe Edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Muhsin Mahdi
  • Translated by Husain Haddawy

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 432g

Pages: 560

About the Author

Husain Haddawy was born and grew up in Baghdad, taught English and comparative literature at various American universities, wrote art criticism, and is now living in retirement in Thailand.

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