The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 (of 10) by Burton
"A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of some of the most enchanting and intricate tales from the "One Thousand and One Nights," framed in prose format. This work aims to provide an authentic and accessible translation of these classic stories, likely produced in the 19th century. The narratives cover a vast range of themes including love, betrayal, adventure, and the mystical,
often intertwined with the character of Shahrazad, who narrates these stories to captivate her king. At the start of the volume, the tale transitions through various narratives, particularly focusing on the character of Aziz and his complicated relationship with Taj al-Muluk and the Princess Dunya. Readers are introduced to an intricate web of romantic tension and personal tragedy, marked by Aziz's deep feelings complicating his loyalties and desires. The descriptions are vivid, immersing one in the emotional landscapes of the characters, where love can lead to joy or tragedy, showcasing the timeless human experiences of passion, longing, and the complexities of fate. The volume begins to set the stage for deeper explorations into this rich tapestry of Arabian lore, promising adventure and profound emotional journeys throughout the stories to follow. (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 03 (of 10) |
| 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 | Reading ease score: 67.5 (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 | Folklore -- Arab countries |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52564 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 21, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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