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Mentioned in 11 episodes

The Arabian Nights

One Thousand and One Nights

Book • 1704

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The Arabian Nights is a collection of stories that include fairy tales, romances, legends, fables, parables, anecdotes, and adventures.

The frame story revolves around King Shahryar, who marries and kills a new wife each day after discovering his previous wife's infidelity.

His vizier's daughter, Shahrazad, marries the king and saves her life by telling him a new story each night, leaving the story incomplete to keep him curious.

The stories span various genres, including historical tales, love stories, tragedies, comedies, and more, drawing from the rich heritage of the Middle East, India, Persia, and other regions.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Alexandra Hudson

Peter Frankopan

Angelina Stanford

Stephen Buonocore

Beatrice Gruendler

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as a contemporary work of literature from Baghdad and Cairo during the same period as "The Tale of Genji."

560. The Golden Age of Japan: Lady Murasaki and the Shining Prince (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

and

Dominic Sandbrook

while discussing the historical context of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate.

378. Baghdad: The Golden Age (Part 3)

Mentioned by

Alexandra Hudson

in the context of Arabian folktales and hospitality.

Beyond Mere Politeness — The Art of True Civility

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

in relation to a discussion about the Arabian Nights.

379. Baghdad: The Arabian Nights (Part 4)

Mentioned by

Peter Frankopan

in the context of Charles Dickens' childhood readings.

Charles Dickens | Hard Times | 1

Mentioned by

Elias Khoury

as a model for his novel writing style.

General rule: how to reinvent America’s army

Mentioned by

Anne Rowe

in the context of Elias Khoury's influences.

General rule: how to reinvent America’s army

Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

in relation to the library scene in Phantastes.

Episode 73: Phantastes, Ch. 10-14

Mentioned as titles that one could see on bookshelves.

The DIY Great Books Approach

Mentioned by Chris Ramsey as a favorite book of the alien in "The Alien Interview".

Captured Alien Explains Reality - Matilda MacElroy pt. 2 - DEBRIEFED ep. 38

Mentioned by

Wang Ping

as a book she found hidden during the Cultural Revolution.

The Moth Radio Hour: Saving Graces

Mentioned by the host as a source of inspiration for "The Arabian Nightmare."

The Arabian Nightmare by Robert Irwin (Book Review)

Mentioned by

Stephen Buonocore

as a game coming from Play 2Z.

BGI 344 The One About Asmodee On The Prowl Again

Mentioned by

John J. Miller

as a book previously discussed by

Paul Rahe

on the podcast.

Episode 350: 'The Histories' by Herodotus

Mentioned by

Marina Warner

as one of the authors whose works were discussed in previous podcast episodes.

Fiction and the Fantastic: Stories by Franz Kafka

Mentioned by

Beatrice Gruendler

as a collection of stories and tales, and is a co-production between the East and West.

Isabel Toral and Beatrice Gruendler, "An Unruly Classic: Kalīla and Dimna and Its Syriac, Arabic, and Early Persian Versions" (Brill, 2024)

Reviewed by the podcast host due to the author's recent passing and the book's unique qualities.

The Arabian Nightmare by Robert Irwin (Book Review)

Mentioned by the speaker as a collection of tales including the seven voyages of Sinbad the sailor.

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