The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 by Burton

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Translator Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Title The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03
Alternate Title Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
Original Publication [S.l.] : The Burton Club, [1885?]
Note There is an improved edition of this book available as #52564 .
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stories_within_One_Thousand_and_One_Nights
Note Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Preceded by vol 2 PG #3436 and followed by vol 4 PG #3438
Credits This etext was produced by J.C. Byers. Proofreaders were: J.C. Byers,
Norm Wolcott, Dianne Doefler and Charles Wilson.
Summary "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03" by Richard F. Burton is a classic collection of tales and folklore compiled during the medieval period, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Islamic Golden Age. This volume continues the enchanting stories narrated by the character Shahrazad as she captivates King Shahryar to delay her execution. The tales often involve themes of love, betrayal, and adventure, with characters like the lovesick Aziz, navigating romance and danger in a world filled with unexpected twists of fate. The opening of this volume vividly illustrates a poignant tale about love and longing. It begins with the character Aziz searching for his beloved, only to encounter a series of emotionally charged events that reveal betrayals and intense feelings. As he navigates his tumultuous relationships, the narrative highlights the struggles between passion and loyalty, accompanied by external threats to his life. The interactions with other characters, including the wrathful Dalilah, the Wazir, and the despairing prince Taj al-Muluk, set the stage for a rich narrative culminating in themes of vengeance, desire, and the struggle for agency in love. This intricate storytelling mirrors the broader themes of The Arabian Nights, engaging readers with its depth and drama. (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. 3437
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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