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Title: The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by JC Byers, Ralph Zimmerman, Renate Preuss, Anne Soulard, and Coralee Sheehan
Summary: "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III" by John Payne is a renowned collection of folktales and fables translated from Arabic, written in the late 19th century. This seminal work features the enduring tales of Scheherazade, who tells stories to captivate the Sultan, ultimately aiming to save herself from execution. In this volume, readers can expect a myriad of enchanting and entertaining narratives encompassing moral and philosophical lessons conveyed through the experiences of fantastical creatures and clever humans. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage with a series of engaging tales. It begins with Scheherazade recounting the story of the "Birds and Beasts and the Son of Adam," introducing a peacock and other animals who express their fears of humans, particularly the cunning nature of mankind. As the animals gather and share their tales of woe regarding their encounters with humans, themes of friendship, treachery, and lessons learned emerge. The tales emphasize how fear and fate interweave, showcasing the animals' struggles against their destinies while reflecting on the nature of existence and the unpredictable whims of fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Payne, John, 1842-1916
EBook No.: 8657
Published: Aug 1, 2005
Downloads: 69
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.
This edition has images.
Title: The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by JC Byers, Ralph Zimmerman, Renate Preuss, Anne Soulard, and Coralee Sheehan
Summary: "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III" by John Payne is a renowned collection of folktales and fables translated from Arabic, written in the late 19th century. This seminal work features the enduring tales of Scheherazade, who tells stories to captivate the Sultan, ultimately aiming to save herself from execution. In this volume, readers can expect a myriad of enchanting and entertaining narratives encompassing moral and philosophical lessons conveyed through the experiences of fantastical creatures and clever humans. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage with a series of engaging tales. It begins with Scheherazade recounting the story of the "Birds and Beasts and the Son of Adam," introducing a peacock and other animals who express their fears of humans, particularly the cunning nature of mankind. As the animals gather and share their tales of woe regarding their encounters with humans, themes of friendship, treachery, and lessons learned emerge. The tales emphasize how fear and fate interweave, showcasing the animals' struggles against their destinies while reflecting on the nature of existence and the unpredictable whims of fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Payne, John, 1842-1916
EBook No.: 8657
Published: Aug 1, 2005
Downloads: 69
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.