The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 09 by Burton
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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 09 |
| Alternate Title |
Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights |
| Original Publication | [S.l.] : The Burton Club, 1885 |
| Note |
Preceded by vol 8 PG
#3442
and followed by vol 10 PG
#3444
91001108.txt and .zip have accents, 91001107.txt and .zip do not have them |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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 09" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of Arabic folk tales compiled during the late 19th century. This volume continues the rich tradition of storytelling found in the wider "One Thousand and One Nights," featuring captivating narratives that often explore themes of love, adventure, and moral lessons. Throughout the tales, we encounter a variety of characters, including the passionate lovers Nur al-Din and the Lady Miriam, as well as various mythical figures, each embroiled in their own quests and challenges. The opening portion of this volume introduces the poignant love story of Nur al-Din and Miriam, highlighting their longing for each other amidst turmoil and danger. The narrative begins with Nur al-Din hearing Miriam's melodic voice, igniting his hopes that she is nearby. As the tale unfolds, we witness their secret communications and the bold measures they take to reunite. Miriam showcases her strength and courage by devising a plan to escape her father’s palace with Nur al-Din while fending off threats from those who wish to capture her. This sets the stage for an epic adventure that promises further trials and tribulations as they navigate love and loyalty in a world filled with obstacles, foreshadowing rich narratives yet to come. (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. | 3443 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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