The Arabian Nights' Entertainments: A New Edition, Carefully Revised And Occasionally Corrected
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Title page falling out. Page 230-236 being held in with tape. Now in protective sleeve.
One of the most celebrated and enduring works of world literature, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments — also known as One Thousand and One Nights — presents a sweeping collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales, fables, and romances woven together through the framing narrative of the clever Scheherazade, who spins nightly stories to delay her own execution at the hands of a vengeful king. The collection chronicles the fantastical adventures of iconic figures such as Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba, and Aladdin, transporting readers through enchanted kingdoms, treacherous deserts, and opulent palaces filled with djinn, sorcerers, and hidden treasures. This carefully revised and corrected edition reflects the scholarly attention given to preserving the integrity and richness of the original tales, refining earlier translations for greater accuracy and readability. The tone throughout is vivid and mesmerizing, blending moral wisdom with breathtaking imagination in a manner that has captivated audiences across centuries and cultures. A cornerstone of both literary history and the oral storytelling tradition, this timeless anthology remains an essential volume for any serious reader or collector of classic world literature.
Author: Antoine Galland
Format: Hardback
Published: 1828, Richard Griffin & Co.
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Title page falling out. Page 230-236 being held in with tape. Now in protective sleeve.
One of the most celebrated and enduring works of world literature, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments — also known as One Thousand and One Nights — presents a sweeping collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales, fables, and romances woven together through the framing narrative of the clever Scheherazade, who spins nightly stories to delay her own execution at the hands of a vengeful king. The collection chronicles the fantastical adventures of iconic figures such as Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba, and Aladdin, transporting readers through enchanted kingdoms, treacherous deserts, and opulent palaces filled with djinn, sorcerers, and hidden treasures. This carefully revised and corrected edition reflects the scholarly attention given to preserving the integrity and richness of the original tales, refining earlier translations for greater accuracy and readability. The tone throughout is vivid and mesmerizing, blending moral wisdom with breathtaking imagination in a manner that has captivated audiences across centuries and cultures. A cornerstone of both literary history and the oral storytelling tradition, this timeless anthology remains an essential volume for any serious reader or collector of classic world literature.