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Translator Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Title A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments, Now Entituled the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 05 (of 17)
Note Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of enchanting folk tales written in the late 19th century. This extensive translation seeks to present the famous stories of the Arabian Nights in a faithful, literal rendering, and it includes narratives filled with magic, adventure, and romance, drawing from a diverse range of cultural influences. The opening chapters introduce a captivating tale about a King named Sabur and his encounters with three sages, which leads to developing relationships and magical themes that will enchant readers. At the start of the book, we meet King Sabur, a generous ruler known for his wealth, wisdom, and hospitality. He receives three wise men, each presenting him with remarkable gifts, including a magical ebony horse that can fly through the air. However, as the story unfolds, we see the complex emotional consequences of the King's decisions regarding the marriages of his daughters to the sages, particularly focusing on the young princess who is distressed by her betrothal to an old magician. The narrative sets the stage for a blend of intrigue and romance as the characters navigate their intertwined fates against a backdrop of magic and adventure. (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
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EBook-No. 54257
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 28, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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