Project Gutenberg
2002-09-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
1821
1890
Baker, Frank
Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir
Burton, Sir Richard Francis
Burton, Richard F.
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 (of 10)
Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
[S.l.] : $b The Burton Club, $c [1885?]
There is an improved edition of this book available as #52564.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stories_within_One_Thousand_and_One_Nights
Here is the listing of titles for the entire series, which span multiple digitization efforts:
Volume 1: #3435, #51252
Volume 2: #3436, #51775
Volume 3: #3437, #52564
Volume 4: #3438, #53254
Volume 5: #3439, #54257
Volume 6: #3440, #54525
Volume 7: #3441, #54778
Volume 8: #3442, #55091
Volume 9: #3443, #55587
Volume 10: #3444, #58360
Supplement Volume 1: #3445, #59156
Supplement Volume 2: #3446, #59953
Supplement Volume 3: #3447, #60889 (part 1), #61974 (part 2)
Supplement Volume 4: #3448, #62140
Supplement Volume 5: #3449, #63266
Supplement Volume 6: #3450, #64384
Preceded by vol 2 PG#3436 and followed by vol 4 PG#3438
This etext was produced by J.C. Byers. Proofreaders were: J.C. Byers,
Norm Wolcott, Dianne Doefler and Charles Wilson.
"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03" by Richard F. Burton is a classic collection of tales and folklore compiled during the medieval period, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Islamic Golden Age. This volume continues the enchanting stories narrated by the character Shahrazad as she captivates King Shahryar to delay her execution. The tales often involve themes of love, betrayal, and adventure, with characters like the lovesick Aziz, navigating romance and danger in a world filled with unexpected twists of fate. The opening of this volume vividly illustrates a poignant tale about love and longing. It begins with the character Aziz searching for his beloved, only to encounter a series of emotionally charged events that reveal betrayals and intense feelings. As he navigates his tumultuous relationships, the narrative highlights the struggles between passion and loyalty, accompanied by external threats to his life. The interactions with other characters, including the wrathful Dalilah, the Wazir, and the despairing prince Taj al-Muluk, set the stage for a rich narrative culminating in themes of vengeance, desire, and the struggle for agency in love. This intricate storytelling mirrors the broader themes of The Arabian Nights, engaging readers with its depth and drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fairy tales
Tales -- Arab countries
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Category: Adventure
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: Classics of Literature
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