The Thousand And One Nights, Or, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments

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Palaces glitter, deserts whisper, and every night another tale pushes back the dark. These stories spark fierce wonder. The Thousand And One Nights, Or, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments gathers classic Arabian folktales into a sweeping Middle Eastern fantasy anthology of journeys, enchantments and narrow escapes. In these medieval Middle Eastern tales, readers move from royal courts of sultans, viziers and jinn to clamorous bazaars, sea voyages and hidden chambers, where bargains with the unseen carry high stakes. Love and loss, royalty, betrayal and intrigue, comedy and cruelty sit side by side, each narrative opening a door into another, creating one of the most celebrated tales of magic and adventure in world storytelling. Among the most influential works of narrative art, this world literature classic collection has helped shape how stories travel between cultures, carrying ancient Arabian legends into the imagination of generations. Often studied by classic literature students and in world literature classes, yet equally inviting to curious readers, Grimms Fairy Tales fans and fans of Greek mythology who want a vivid entry into the shared patterns of heroes, quests, prophecy and transformation seen through a distinctly Middle Eastern lens. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354445128
• ISBN13: 9789354445125
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"