The Arabian Nights: Their Best-Known Tales
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Slightly yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible on the interior title page.
A timeless treasure of world literature, The Arabian Nights: Their Best-Known Tales presents the most celebrated stories drawn from the legendary One Thousand and One Nights — the ancient tapestry of Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales first told over a thousand years ago. Edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora A. Smith, this distinguished collection brings together iconic stories such as Aladdin and his magical lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, rendered in vivid, accessible prose that captivates readers of all ages. The volume is graced with the stunning illustrations of Maxfield Parrish, whose luminous and dreamlike artwork elevates the mysticism and wonder of each tale. An introduction by acclaimed novelist Mark Helprin further contextualises the enduring cultural significance of these stories, making this edition both a literary and artistic milestone.
Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin And Nora A. Smith
Format: Paperback
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Slightly yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible on the interior title page.
A timeless treasure of world literature, The Arabian Nights: Their Best-Known Tales presents the most celebrated stories drawn from the legendary One Thousand and One Nights — the ancient tapestry of Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales first told over a thousand years ago. Edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora A. Smith, this distinguished collection brings together iconic stories such as Aladdin and his magical lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, rendered in vivid, accessible prose that captivates readers of all ages. The volume is graced with the stunning illustrations of Maxfield Parrish, whose luminous and dreamlike artwork elevates the mysticism and wonder of each tale. An introduction by acclaimed novelist Mark Helprin further contextualises the enduring cultural significance of these stories, making this edition both a literary and artistic milestone.