Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night V1

By Anonymous ., Anonymous, Richard Francis Burton

Book Overview

The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night V1 is a collection of Arabic folk tales compiled by Sir Richard F. Burton. The book contains a total of 1001 stories, which are divided into different volumes. The first volume includes the first 100 stories, which are also known as the ""Arabian Nights."" The stories are set in the Middle East and feature a variety of characters, including sultans, princesses, thieves, and genies. The tales are known for their vivid descriptions, rich imagery, and intricate plots. The book has been translated into many languages and has been a popular source of inspiration for writers, artists, and filmmakers. This edition of the book is translated by Richard F. Burton and includes detailed notes and annotations to help readers understand the cultural and historical context of the stories.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766134237, 0766134245. The most famous work of the great English traveler and author, a translation of the Thousand and One Nights. With introduction, explanatory notes on the manners and customs of Moslem men and a terminal essay upon the history of The Nights. This book is as beautifully illustrated as any you will find. Volume one of seventeen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116258355X
• ISBN13: 9781162583556
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"