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Housman, Laurence
1865
1959
Housman, Lawrence
Bunny, Benjamin
Dulac, Edmund
1882
1953
Dulac, Edmond
Princess Badoura: A tale from the Arabian Nights
Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images from the Collection
of The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
"Princess Badoura: A Tale from the Arabian Nights" by Laurence Housman is a retelling of a classic narrative that falls within the genre of fiction, likely penned in the late 19th century. This enchanting tale is spun from the rich tapestry of Arabian folklore, centering on the eponymous character, Princess Badoura, and her love interest, Prince Camaralzaman. The narrative draws upon themes of love, adventure, and the trials faced by the protagonists as they navigate their lives intertwined by fate and magical encounters. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the troubled King Shahriar, who, having been betrayed by his first wife, marries a new woman each day only to execute her the following morning. The brilliant and resourceful Scheherazade enters this grim tale as his latest bride and spins tales over a thousand nights to save herself and others from his wrath. The opening portion sets the stage for the grand love story of Badoura and Camaralzaman, revealing their intertwined fates that are challenged by obstacles such as jealousy and mistaken identities. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the ancient themes of love, resilience, and the quest for personal agency within the confines of royal expectations, all against a backdrop rich in cultural lore and moral lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Arabs -- Folklore
Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Princesses -- Fiction
Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Marriage -- Fiction
Tales -- Arab countries
Magic -- Fiction
Fairy tales -- Arab countries
Islam -- Fiction
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