The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 11 [Supplement] by Burton

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Translator Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Title The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 11 [Supplement]
Alternate Title Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
Original Publication [S.l.] : The Burton Club, 1886
Note Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Preceded by vol 10 PG#3444 and followed by vol 12 PG#3446
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Summary "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 11 [Supplement]" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of stories from the renowned Arabian narrative tradition, likely compiled during the late 19th century. This volume serves as a supplemental addition to the famed "One Thousand and One Nights," elaborating on its themes of magic, adventure, and profound moral lessons through various captivating tales. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to Abu al-Hasan al-Khali'a, a merchant's son who lived extravagantly until he squandered his wealth and found himself alone. Mourning the betrayal of friends who abandoned him in hardship, he decides to divert his companionship to strangers and soon meets the Caliph Harun al-Rashid in disguise. Their encounter leads to a series of humorous and adventurous events, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the interaction between fate and choice. Abu al-Hasan's wish to be a Caliph for a day is granted, plunging him into a chaotic yet comical mishmash of royal responsibilities, unveiling a dazzling world filled with revelry and intrigue. The narrative promises further stories filled with wit, wisdom, and the complexity of human relationships as the volume unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Tales -- Arab countries
Category Text
EBook-No. 3445
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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