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Title: The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14

Alternate Title: Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights

Original Publication: [S.l.] : The Burton Club, 1888

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: Preceded by vol 13 PG #3447 and followed by vol 15 PG #3449
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Diane Doerfler, Jeff Ferrell, Carrie R. Lorenz, and Mats
Wernersson.
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Summary: "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of folk tales and stories originating from the Arabian Nights, translated in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the classic storytelling tradition, focusing on tales that encompass themes of royalty, wisdom, familial conflict, and moral lessons. The opening chapter centers around the Sultan of Al-Yaman and the generational disputes among his three sons, setting the stage for various adventures and life lessons that unfold throughout the stories. At the start of the volume, the narrative introduces the Sultan of Al-Yaman who, before his passing, wishes to ensure that his three sons inherit their shares of wealth and responsibilities fairly. However, their desire to rule leads to conflicts and rivalry amongst them, sparking their journey to seek an arbitrator among other Sultans. The scene sets up the foundation for a saga filled with clever resolutions and intriguing moral quandaries. As each character interacts, the tales explore the intricacies of human motives and relationships, showcasing Burton’s dedication to preserving the original stories' spirit while providing rich commentary and translation. This engaging framework not only captures the essence of the original tales but also invites readers into a world of ancient wisdom interwoven with entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890

EBook No.: 3448

Published: Sep 1, 2002

Downloads: 195

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.

urn:gutenberg:3448:2 2002-09-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Burton, Richard Francis, Sir en 1
2024-11-05T21:11:32Z The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14

This edition has images.

Title: The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14

Alternate Title: Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights

Original Publication: [S.l.] : The Burton Club, 1888

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: Preceded by vol 13 PG #3447 and followed by vol 15 PG #3449
e1001108.txt and .zip have accents, e1001107.txt and .zip do not have them

Credits: This etext was scanned by JC Byers and proofread by JC Byers,
Diane Doerfler, Jeff Ferrell, Carrie R. Lorenz, and Mats
Wernersson.
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of folk tales and stories originating from the Arabian Nights, translated in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the classic storytelling tradition, focusing on tales that encompass themes of royalty, wisdom, familial conflict, and moral lessons. The opening chapter centers around the Sultan of Al-Yaman and the generational disputes among his three sons, setting the stage for various adventures and life lessons that unfold throughout the stories. At the start of the volume, the narrative introduces the Sultan of Al-Yaman who, before his passing, wishes to ensure that his three sons inherit their shares of wealth and responsibilities fairly. However, their desire to rule leads to conflicts and rivalry amongst them, sparking their journey to seek an arbitrator among other Sultans. The scene sets up the foundation for a saga filled with clever resolutions and intriguing moral quandaries. As each character interacts, the tales explore the intricacies of human motives and relationships, showcasing Burton’s dedication to preserving the original stories' spirit while providing rich commentary and translation. This engaging framework not only captures the essence of the original tales but also invites readers into a world of ancient wisdom interwoven with entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890

EBook No.: 3448

Published: Sep 1, 2002

Downloads: 195

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.

urn:gutenberg:3448:3 2002-09-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Burton, Richard Francis, Sir en 1