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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

Lulu Cheng Meservey

Dominic Sandbrook

Alexandra Hudson

Peter Frankopan

Angelina Stanford

Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Lulu Cheng Meservey

as an example of using narrative arc to keep people engaged.

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Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

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

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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

Dominic Sandbrook

in relation to a discussion about the Arabian Nights.

379. Baghdad: The Arabian Nights (Part 4)

Mentioned by

Alexandra Hudson

in the context of Arabian folktales and hospitality.

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Mentioned by

Salman Rushdie

when discussing his father's library and the stories he read as a child.

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Mentioned by

Peter Frankopan

in the context of Charles Dickens' childhood readings.

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Mentioned by

Elias Khoury

as a model for his novel writing style.

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Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

in relation to the library scene in Phantastes.

Episode 73: Phantastes, Ch. 10-14

Mentioned by

Anne Rowe

in the context of Elias Khoury's influences.

General rule: how to reinvent America’s army

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