The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III by John Payne

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Translator Payne, John, 1842-1916
Title The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Thousand_and_One_Nights
Note Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by JC Byers, Ralph Zimmerman, Renate Preuss, Anne Soulard, and Coralee Sheehan
Summary "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III" by John Payne is a renowned collection of folktales and fables translated from Arabic, written in the late 19th century. This seminal work features the enduring tales of Scheherazade, who tells stories to captivate the Sultan, ultimately aiming to save herself from execution. In this volume, readers can expect a myriad of enchanting and entertaining narratives encompassing moral and philosophical lessons conveyed through the experiences of fantastical creatures and clever humans. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage with a series of engaging tales. It begins with Scheherazade recounting the story of the "Birds and Beasts and the Son of Adam," introducing a peacock and other animals who express their fears of humans, particularly the cunning nature of mankind. As the animals gather and share their tales of woe regarding their encounters with humans, themes of friendship, treachery, and lessons learned emerge. The tales emphasize how fear and fate interweave, showcasing the animals' struggles against their destinies while reflecting on the nature of existence and the unpredictable whims of fortune. (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. 8657
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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