A thousand and one nights
Book • 1986
A collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age. The stories revolve around Scheherazade, who tells tales to King Shahryar to postpone her execution.
These tales include famous stories like "Aladdin," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor.
" The collection is known for its rich cultural insights, fantastical elements, and intricate narrative structure.
It explores themes of love, fate, morality, and the power of storytelling.
The tales have been adapted and translated worldwide, influencing literature, art, and popular culture.
The stories offer a glimpse into the social customs, beliefs, and values of the medieval Middle East.
These tales include famous stories like "Aladdin," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor.
" The collection is known for its rich cultural insights, fantastical elements, and intricate narrative structure.
It explores themes of love, fate, morality, and the power of storytelling.
The tales have been adapted and translated worldwide, influencing literature, art, and popular culture.
The stories offer a glimpse into the social customs, beliefs, and values of the medieval Middle East.
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Practical Translation: 1,001 Nights
