The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 06 by Burton
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About this eBook
| Translator | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
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| Title | The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 06 |
| Alternate Title |
Arabian Nights; 1001 Nights |
| Original Publication | [S.l.] : The Burton Club, [1885?] |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Preceded by vol 5 PG#3439 and followed by vol 7 PG#3441 |
| Credits |
This etext was scanned by J.C. Byers and proofread by J.C. Byers, Sergio Camarena, Muhammad Hozien, P.J. LaBrocca, Laura Shaffer, Charles Wilson. Revised by Richard Tonsing. |
| Summary | "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 06" by Richard F. Burton is a classic collection of Middle Eastern tales written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the enchanting framework of stories told by the legendary Shahrazad, highlighting the adventures of the titular character, Sindbad the Seaman, as well as other compelling narratives that explore themes of fortune, adventure, and the human experience. The opening of the book introduces Sindbad the Seaman, who recounts his many adventures to a humble porter also named Sindbad. In this portion, the tale begins with Sindbad the Seaman’s first voyage, which is marked by excitement and peril. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into Sindbad's experiences, from his struggles on a deserted island to encounters with magical creatures and other vibrant characters. The rich language and intricate descriptions transport readers to worlds filled with both danger and wonder, setting the stage for subsequent tales within this illustrious collection. (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. | 3440 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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