The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 [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 01 [Supplement]
Alternate Title Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
Note Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 [Supplement]" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales and stories written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of an extensive narrative tradition which includes various tales of adventure, love, and intrigue woven around the character of Scheherazade, who narrates these stories to delay her execution. The opening portion introduces themes of hospitality, fortune, and the fickle nature of friendships, setting a tone rich in cultural insights and storytelling. The beginning of this volume opens with a dedication to General Hodgson, expressing Burton's gratitude for past guidance in the realm of light literature. He then offers a translator's foreword that highlights his aim to provide an annotated edition of these enchanting tales, noting some challenges in translating certain corrupted texts. The initial story introduces Abu al-Hasan, a merchant’s son who squanders his wealth and learns the harsh realities of friendship and societal ties. After a year of living in solitude and only inviting strangers home, he encounters the Caliph Harun al-Rashid, leading to a series of humorous and moral tales that illustrate the complexities of human relationships in an entertaining and vividly descriptive manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject Folklore -- Arab countries
Subject Fairy tales -- Arab countries
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EBook-No. 59156
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