The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 15 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 15 |
| Alternate Title |
Arabian Nights; 1001 Nights |
| Original Publication | [S.l.] : The Burton Club, 1888 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_Thousand_Nights_and_a_Night |
| Note |
Preceded by vol 14 PG#3448 and followed by vol 16 PG#3450 f1001108.txt and .zip have accents, f1001107.txt and .zip do not have them |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 15" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of Middle Eastern tales first compiled in the early 14th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the beloved "One Thousand and One Nights" and includes a series of enchanting stories that explore themes of love, adventure, and the supernatural. Among the prominent characters are young princes, beautiful princesses, and wise men, all engaging in adventures that reflect the rich oral traditions of the Arabic storytelling tradition. At the start of the volume, the narrative introduces the tale of a prince from Sind who, in his quest to woo the beautiful Lady Fatimah, must confront numerous trials set forth by her father. Following a series of engaging encounters, he embarks on a perilous journey, meets various magical creatures, and ultimately discovers his own potential through perseverance. This opening sets the tone for the kind of imaginative, adventurous storytelling that Burton has meticulously compiled and translated, inviting readers into a world teeming with historical and cultural resonance. (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. | 3449 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 148 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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