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Title: The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08
Alternate Title:
Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
Original Publication: [S.l.] : The Burton Club, [1885?]
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Preceded by vol 7 PG #3441 and followed by vol 9 PG #3443
Credits: This etext was scanned by J.C. Byers and proofread by Doris Ringbloom
Summary: "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08" by Richard F. Burton is a literary collection of Arabic folk tales and stories, profoundly influential yet written in its current form during the late 19th century. The tales within this volume encompass magical adventures, love stories, and moral lessons, often characterized by intricate plots and vibrant characters. This volume notably continues the saga of Sayf al-Muluk, a prince deeply intertwined with Jinn and magical curses, as well as the tale of Hasan of Bassorah, whose journey reflects themes of love, betrayal, and mystical transformation. At the start of this volume, we are reintroduced to Sayf al-Muluk, who finds himself in a perilous situation due to misguided actions involving the Blue King, amidst continued adventures in the realms of love and conflict. The opening recounts the frustrations of the old Queen and the plans she forges to resolve the issues surrounding Sayf. Concurrently, Hasan of Bassorah embarks on his story as he faces the fallout of a life spent in indulgence, revealing his journey from a wasteful son of a merchant to a goldsmith seeking fortune. The narratives showcase the rich tapestry of imagination and cultural depth characteristic of the "Arabian Nights," as they weave between the realms of the mundane and the extraordinary, setting the stage for tumultuous adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
EBook No.: 3442
Published: Sep 1, 2002
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Tales -- Arab countries
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08
Alternate Title:
Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
Original Publication: [S.l.] : The Burton Club, [1885?]
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Preceded by vol 7 PG #3441 and followed by vol 9 PG #3443
Credits: This etext was scanned by J.C. Byers and proofread by Doris Ringbloom
Summary: "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08" by Richard F. Burton is a literary collection of Arabic folk tales and stories, profoundly influential yet written in its current form during the late 19th century. The tales within this volume encompass magical adventures, love stories, and moral lessons, often characterized by intricate plots and vibrant characters. This volume notably continues the saga of Sayf al-Muluk, a prince deeply intertwined with Jinn and magical curses, as well as the tale of Hasan of Bassorah, whose journey reflects themes of love, betrayal, and mystical transformation. At the start of this volume, we are reintroduced to Sayf al-Muluk, who finds himself in a perilous situation due to misguided actions involving the Blue King, amidst continued adventures in the realms of love and conflict. The opening recounts the frustrations of the old Queen and the plans she forges to resolve the issues surrounding Sayf. Concurrently, Hasan of Bassorah embarks on his story as he faces the fallout of a life spent in indulgence, revealing his journey from a wasteful son of a merchant to a goldsmith seeking fortune. The narratives showcase the rich tapestry of imagination and cultural depth characteristic of the "Arabian Nights," as they weave between the realms of the mundane and the extraordinary, setting the stage for tumultuous adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
EBook No.: 3442
Published: Sep 1, 2002
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Tales -- Arab countries
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.