Project Gutenberg 2016-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 231 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821 1890 Baker, Frank Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Richard F. A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments, Now Entituled the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 03 (of 17) Produced by Richard Tonsing, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of some of the most enchanting and intricate tales from the "One Thousand and One Nights," framed in prose format. This work aims to provide an authentic and accessible translation of these classic stories, likely produced in the 19th century. The narratives cover a vast range of themes including love, betrayal, adventure, and the mystical, often intertwined with the character of Shahrazad, who narrates these stories to captivate her king. At the start of the volume, the tale transitions through various narratives, particularly focusing on the character of Aziz and his complicated relationship with Taj al-Muluk and the Princess Dunya. Readers are introduced to an intricate web of romantic tension and personal tragedy, marked by Aziz's deep feelings complicating his loyalties and desires. The descriptions are vivid, immersing one in the emotional landscapes of the characters, where love can lead to joy or tragedy, showcasing the timeless human experiences of passion, longing, and the complexities of fate. The volume begins to set the stage for deeper explorations into this rich tapestry of Arabian lore, promising adventure and profound emotional journeys throughout the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Folklore -- Arab countries Fairy tales -- Arab countries PJ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 1137132 1137117 2024-09-22T03:44:50.838378 2023-09-22T15:01:45.699605 text/html text/html 1127589 2017-07-27T22:13:36 text/html; charset=utf-8 1249460 2017-07-28T11:26:20 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1312588 2024-09-22T03:45:07.117292 application/epub+zip 1331846 2024-09-22T03:44:53.510421 application/epub+zip 490165 2024-09-22T03:44:52.118428 application/epub+zip 1612689 2024-09-22T03:45:16.661328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1519522 2024-09-22T03:45:05.794305 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 692764 2022-09-23T22:57:20.167507 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 927605 927410 2024-09-22T03:44:48.228385 2023-09-22T15:01:43.233598 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 927624 2016-07-11T19:18:26 text/plain; charset=utf-8 349559 2017-07-28T11:26:18 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18781 2024-09-22T03:45:16.811306 application/rdf+xml 10347 2024-09-22T03:44:52.306360 image/jpeg 2292 2024-09-22T03:44:52.215360 image/jpeg 1255041 2024-09-22T03:44:50.966392 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia