The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08 (of 10) by Burton
"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08" by Richard F. Burton is a literary collection of Arabic folk tales and stories, profoundly influential yet written in its current form during the late 19th century. The tales within this volume encompass magical adventures, love stories, and moral lessons, often characterized by intricate plots and vibrant characters. This volume notably continues the saga of Sayf al-Muluk, a prince deeply
intertwined with Jinn and magical curses, as well as the tale of Hasan of Bassorah, whose journey reflects themes of love, betrayal, and mystical transformation. At the start of this volume, we are reintroduced to Sayf al-Muluk, who finds himself in a perilous situation due to misguided actions involving the Blue King, amidst continued adventures in the realms of love and conflict. The opening recounts the frustrations of the old Queen and the plans she forges to resolve the issues surrounding Sayf. Concurrently, Hasan of Bassorah embarks on his story as he faces the fallout of a life spent in indulgence, revealing his journey from a wasteful son of a merchant to a goldsmith seeking fortune. The narratives showcase the rich tapestry of imagination and cultural depth characteristic of the "Arabian Nights," as they weave between the realms of the mundane and the extraordinary, setting the stage for tumultuous adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
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| Title | The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08 (of 10) |
| Alternate Title |
Arabian Nights; 1001 Nights |
| Original Publication | [S.l.] : The Burton Club, [1885?] |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_Thousand_Nights_and_a_Night |
| Note |
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 | Preceded by vol 7 PG#3441 and followed by vol 9 PG#3443 |
| Credits | This etext was scanned by J.C. Byers and proofread by Doris Ringbloom |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Tales -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3442 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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