Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand and One Nights — Volume 03 (of…
"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 [Supplement]" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of classic Middle Eastern tales, compiled in the late 19th century. This volume includes various stories from the famous "One Thousand and One Nights," centering particularly on the narratives of Zayn al-Asnam and Aladdin. The tales weave themes of adventure, love, and moral lessons through richly detailed storytelling, inviting readers into a
vibrant world of magic and intrigue. At the start of the volume, Zayn al-Asnam is introduced as the son of a powerful Sultan who is eager for a child. Upon his birth, the royal astrologers predict that he will face numerous trials but will emerge victorious and wealthy. As he grows, Zayn becomes enthralled by a life of luxury and pleasure, neglecting his responsibilities as a ruler. After a series of misfortunes, Zayn departs for Egypt in search of fabled treasures, spurred by dreams and visions urging him to reclaim his wealth. His journey unfolds with encounters filled with wisdom, deception, and the supernatural, encapsulated by the overarching theme of personal growth and the quest for redemption. The opening portion sets the stage for a rich tapestry of narratives that will resonate with fans of classical folklore and adventure tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
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| Title | Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand and One Nights — Volume 03 (of 6) Part 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_Thousand_Nights_and_a_Night |
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Here is the listing of titles for the entire series, which span multiple digitization efforts: Volume 1: #3435, #51252 Volume 2: #3436, #51775 Volume 3: #3437, #52564 Volume 4: #3438, #53254 Volume 5: #3439, #54257 Volume 6: #3440, #54525 Volume 7: #3441, #54778 Volume 8: #3442, #55091 Volume 9: #3443, #55587 Volume 10: #3444, #58360 Supplement Volume 1: #3445, #59156 Supplement Volume 2: #3446, #59953 Supplement Volume 3: #3447, #60889 (part 1), #61974 (part 2) Supplement Volume 4: #3448, #62140 Supplement Volume 5: #3449, #63266 Supplement Volume 6: #3450, #64384 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Richard Tonsing, Richard Hulse, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Tales -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60889 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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