El libro de las mil noches y una noche; t. 1 by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Author of introduction, etc. Gómez Carrillo, Enrique, 1873-1927
Translator Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928
Translator Mardrus, J. C. (Joseph Charles), 1868-1949
Title El libro de las mil noches y una noche; t. 1
Note Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "El libro de las mil noches y una noche; t. 1" by Anonymous is a collection of ancient Middle Eastern folk tales likely compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. This work contains a rich tapestry of narratives featuring the legendary sultana Scheherazade as the primary storyteller, recounting captivating tales to delay her execution by her husband, King Schahriar. The stories delve into themes of love, betrayal, and adventure, exploring the complex human emotions intertwined with magic and mythology. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the backstory of King Schahriar and his brother, Schahzaman, who both face personal betrayals by their respective wives. This initiating narrative sets the stage for Schahrazada's plight as she volunteers to marry the king, hoping to save the remaining women in the kingdom by sharing enthralling stories each night. The opening unfolds with dramatic events, including Schahzaman discovering his wife's infidelity, leading to a series of tragic decisions by the brothers, culminating in Schahriar's vow to execute a new bride every morning. This setup transpires into an intricate narrative that promises further tales filled with wonder, hardship, and magical encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Arabs -- Folklore
Subject Folklore -- Arab countries
Subject Tales -- Arab countries
Subject Fairy tales -- Arab countries
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EBook-No. 47287
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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