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Lane, Edward William
1801
1876
Lane, E. W. (Edward William)
Lane-Poole, Stanley
1854
1931
Poole, Stanley Lane
Poole, Edward Stanley
1830
1867
Harvey, William
1796
1866
The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I.
Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Thousand_and_One_Nights
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"The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I." by Edward William Lane is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales written in the 19th century. This literary classic, often referred to as the "Arabian Nights," encompasses a variety of enchanting stories, framed within the narrative of Shahrazád, who tells tales to captivate the king Shahriyár. The volume serves as a rich exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and cunning, all set against a backdrop of opulent Arabian culture. At the start of the collection, readers learn about King Shahriyár and his brother Shah-Zemán, who have ruled their kingdoms justly and joyfully for twenty years. Their lives take a dark turn when both uncover infidelities by their wives, leading to devastating actions. This sets the stage for Shahrazád, the vizier's daughter, who volunteers to marry the king, plotting to use her storytelling to stave off her inevitable execution. The opening intricately weaves together personal tragedy, the consequences of betrayal, and the power of stories, setting the tone for an epic journey through the captivating narratives that unfold in this beloved anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Fairy tales
Tales -- Arab countries
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Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: Classics of Literature
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