The Arabian Nights
- ISBN-10
- 1607108712
- ISBN-13
- 9781607108719
- Series
- The Arabian Nights
- Category
- Fiction
- Pages
- 750
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-11-15
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Sir Richard Burton
Description
No library's complete without the classics! This edition collects the beloved tales of Arabian Nights, translated by Sir Richard Burton. They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Sinbad the Sailor. Aladdin. These and the other Middle Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful, fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers alike. A scholarly introduction provides new information and context for these well-known stories. Arabian Nights is a compelling look at a long-gone culture–and the perfect addition to any home library.
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