Tales from the Arabic — Volume 01 by John Payne
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| Translator | Payne, John, 1842-1916 |
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| Title | Tales from the Arabic — Volume 01 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Text scanned by JC Byers and proof read by the volunteers of the Distributed Proofreaders site |
| Summary | "Tales from the Arabic — Volume 01" by John Payne is a collection of translated narratives drawn from the well-renowned "One Thousand and One Nights" (Arabian Nights), specifically those tales from the Breslau and Calcutta editions that have not appeared in other available texts. The collection was compiled at the turn of the 20th century, reflecting the literary tastes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book presents a rich tapestry of stories filled with adventure, morality, and intrigue, featuring memorable characters such as the Khalif Haroun Er Reshid and various merchants, wise men, and wily protagonists navigating love, fate, and fortune in a vividly realized Arabic setting. The opening portion of the book introduces the tale of Aboulhusn el Khelia, a young merchant who squanders his inherited wealth on revelry and friendship, only to find himself in dire straits when his friends abandon him. In his despair, he resolves to invite only strangers to his home for one night of companionship to avoid further disappointment. This leads to a chance encounter with the disguised Khalif, who, after a night of drinking and camaraderie, cleverly orchestrates a scheme to elevate Aboulhusn to the status of Khalif for a day, resulting in humorous consequences. Layered with wit and social commentary, this tale sketches the themes of friendship, fortune, and the capricious nature of fate, setting the stage for the entertaining adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Folklore -- Arab countries |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5242 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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