The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08 (of 10) by Burton

"A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of enchanting stories and fables originating from Arab folklore, written in the late 19th century. The book presents the famous tales of "One Thousand and One Nights," weaving together various narratives filled with adventure, magic, love, and intrigue. Key characters include princes, princesses, jinn, and assorted figures from a rich tapestry of cultural mythology, each contributing unique tales within this larger framework. The opening of this volume introduces the tales of Prince Sayf al-Muluk and his beloved, Princess Badi’a al-Jamal. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the prince’s interactions with figures from the mystical realm, including jinn, and explore the complexities of love and loyalty amid magical circumstances. An old queen endeavors to unite them, but soon complications arise when Sayf is captured by the Blue King, who seeks revenge for his son's death. The stage is set for a series of challenges and adventures as Sayf's fate intertwines with that of supernatural forces, all while a rich dialogue about duty and love emerges. This captivating beginning foreshadows the grandeur and moral lessons that permeate throughout Burton's translation of these classic tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Translator Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Title The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08 (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: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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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. 55091
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 23, 2025
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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