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Title: The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II

Note: Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by JC Byers and Cameron Fruit

Summary: "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II" by John Payne is a collection of classical Middle Eastern tales that was likely completed in the late 19th century. This volume continues the legendary stories of kings, notable characters, and magical elements, showcasing the rich tradition of storytelling from the Islamic Golden Age. The narrative focuses on the exploits of King Omar ben Ennuman and his sons, especially emphasizing the turmoil brought about by ambition, rivalry, and love in a royal context. At the start of this volume, the tale centers around King Omar and his gifted son Sherkan, who is favored by his father above his hundred concubines. Tension mounts when Omar's beloved Greek concubine, Sufiyeh, gives birth to both a son and a daughter, which stirs jealousy in Sherkan as he fears losing his position as heir. The plot unfolds to reveal both Sherkan's journey into foreign lands and his encounter with participants from the neighboring Greek realm—especially the princess Abrizeh, who is both enchanting and a powerful warrior. This opening portion establishes the rich tapestry of adventure, court intrigue, and the complexities of human emotions that define this timeless collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Payne, John, 1842-1916

EBook No.: 8656

Published: Aug 1, 2005

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

Subject: Tales -- Arab countries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:8656:2 2005-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Payne, John en 1
2024-11-09T23:40:14Z The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II

This edition has images.

Title: The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II

Note: Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by JC Byers and Cameron Fruit

Summary: "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II" by John Payne is a collection of classical Middle Eastern tales that was likely completed in the late 19th century. This volume continues the legendary stories of kings, notable characters, and magical elements, showcasing the rich tradition of storytelling from the Islamic Golden Age. The narrative focuses on the exploits of King Omar ben Ennuman and his sons, especially emphasizing the turmoil brought about by ambition, rivalry, and love in a royal context. At the start of this volume, the tale centers around King Omar and his gifted son Sherkan, who is favored by his father above his hundred concubines. Tension mounts when Omar's beloved Greek concubine, Sufiyeh, gives birth to both a son and a daughter, which stirs jealousy in Sherkan as he fears losing his position as heir. The plot unfolds to reveal both Sherkan's journey into foreign lands and his encounter with participants from the neighboring Greek realm—especially the princess Abrizeh, who is both enchanting and a powerful warrior. This opening portion establishes the rich tapestry of adventure, court intrigue, and the complexities of human emotions that define this timeless collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Payne, John, 1842-1916

EBook No.: 8656

Published: Aug 1, 2005

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

Subject: Tales -- Arab countries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:8656:3 2005-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Payne, John en 1