| Translator |
Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
| Title |
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 04
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| Alternate Title |
Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
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| Original Publication |
[S.l.] : [The Burton Club], 1885
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| Note |
Preceded by vol 3 PG#3437 and followed by vol 5 PG#3439
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this book available as #53254.
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| Credits |
This etext was scanned by J.C. Byers and proofread by Doris Ringbloom
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| Summary |
"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 04" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the early 14th century. The stories within this volume are part of the expansive and rich narrative tradition known as "One Thousand and One Nights," which revolves around the clever storytelling of Scheherazade as she narrates tales to her husband, King Shahryar, in an effort to postpone her execution. The general themes include love, betrayal, adventure, and magic with a vast array of characters navigating through intricate plots and moral dilemmas. At the start of this volume, the narrative unfolds with the tale of Ni'amah bin al-Rabi'a and his slave-girl, Naomi. Set in the city of Cufa, it narrates their childhood companionship that develops into love as they grow up. The opening portion introduces their relationship and the societal constraints placed upon it, particularly when the powerful Al-Hajjaj seeks to take Naomi for himself. The old woman’s cunning scheme to both infiltrate Ni'amah's home and ultimately capture Naomi sets the stage for ensuing conflict, offering a glimpse into the trials faced by the lovers. This opening hints at themes of desire, deception, and the quest for love, encouraging readers to further explore the intertwined destinies of the characters within the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Tales -- Arab countries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3438 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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