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Title: The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4)

Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: The story of Noureddin and the fair Persian -- The story of Beder, prince of Persia, and Giahaure, princess of Samarcand -- The story of Ganem, son to Abou Ayoub, and known by the surname of Love’s Slave -- The story of Prince Zeyn Alasnam, and the king of the genii -- The story of Codadad and his brothers -- The story of the princess of Deryabar -- The story of the sleeper awakened.

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Summary: "The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4)" by Anonymous is a classic collection of Middle Eastern folk tales likely compiled during the late medieval period. This volume continues the enchanting stories that feature various characters, including kings, merchants, and notably, the vizier Khacan, his son Noureddin, and the beautiful Fair Persian. The overarching theme involves love, deception, and the socio-political intricacies of life in ancient times. The beginning of this volume introduces the story of Noureddin and the Fair Persian, set in the kingdom of Balsora during the days of Caliph Haroun Alraschid. It depicts the rivalry between two viziers, Khacan and Saouy, highlighting the contrasting qualities of Khacan’s generosity and Saouy's malevolence. As the plot unfolds, Khacan seeks to find an exceptional beauty for the king, leading to the acquisition of the Fair Persian, who becomes an object of desire not only for the king but also for Khacan's son, Noureddin. Their clandestine romance begins to flourish, setting the stage for conflicts that could challenge their fates drastically, especially with the jealousy of Saouy lurking nearby. The rich tapestry of character interactions and tensions foreshadows a blend of romance and drama as their stories progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anonymous

Illustrator: Westall, Richard, 1765-1836

EBook No.: 44105

Published: Nov 5, 2013

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

Subject: Arabs -- Folklore

Subject: Folklore -- Arab countries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:44105:2 2013-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Westall, Richard Anonymous en 1
2024-11-12T23:52:42Z The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4)

This edition has images.

Title: The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4)

Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: The story of Noureddin and the fair Persian -- The story of Beder, prince of Persia, and Giahaure, princess of Samarcand -- The story of Ganem, son to Abou Ayoub, and known by the surname of Love’s Slave -- The story of Prince Zeyn Alasnam, and the king of the genii -- The story of Codadad and his brothers -- The story of the princess of Deryabar -- The story of the sleeper awakened.

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau, Stephen Hutcheson and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http: //www.pgdpcanada.net

Summary: "The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4)" by Anonymous is a classic collection of Middle Eastern folk tales likely compiled during the late medieval period. This volume continues the enchanting stories that feature various characters, including kings, merchants, and notably, the vizier Khacan, his son Noureddin, and the beautiful Fair Persian. The overarching theme involves love, deception, and the socio-political intricacies of life in ancient times. The beginning of this volume introduces the story of Noureddin and the Fair Persian, set in the kingdom of Balsora during the days of Caliph Haroun Alraschid. It depicts the rivalry between two viziers, Khacan and Saouy, highlighting the contrasting qualities of Khacan’s generosity and Saouy's malevolence. As the plot unfolds, Khacan seeks to find an exceptional beauty for the king, leading to the acquisition of the Fair Persian, who becomes an object of desire not only for the king but also for Khacan's son, Noureddin. Their clandestine romance begins to flourish, setting the stage for conflicts that could challenge their fates drastically, especially with the jealousy of Saouy lurking nearby. The rich tapestry of character interactions and tensions foreshadows a blend of romance and drama as their stories progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anonymous

Illustrator: Westall, Richard, 1765-1836

EBook No.: 44105

Published: Nov 5, 2013

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

Subject: Arabs -- Folklore

Subject: Folklore -- Arab countries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:44105:3 2013-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Westall, Richard Anonymous en 1