The Arabian Nights' Entertainment Volume 2

By Edward William Lane

Book Overview

A continuing volume of Edward William Lane's translation of the Arabian Nights, presenting further tales within the established narrative framework of Scheherazade. This second volume advances the sequence of interwoven stories, maintaining consistency in tone, structure, and translation across the series.

The narratives proceed through layered storytelling, combining episodes of adventure, transformation, and encounter within a sustained framework. Lane's method emphasizes clarity and organization, presenting the material in a structured form that supports both individual reading and continuity across volumes. The tales contribute to a broader design that unfolds progressively throughout the collection.

As part of Lane's multi-volume English rendering of the Arabian Nights, this work remains significant both as literature and as a historical translation. It continues to be read for its role in shaping English-language engagement with this enduring body of stories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1515401103
• ISBN13: 9781515401100
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: SMK Books
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"