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 07 (of 10)
Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
[S.l.] : $b The Burton Club, $c [1885?]
Preceded by vol 6 PG#3440 and followed by vol 8 PG#3442
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_Thousand_Nights_and_a_Night
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
This etext was scanned by JC Byers and proofread by Nancy Bloomquist,
J.C. Byers, Muhammad Hozien, Carrie Lorenz, Laura Shaffer, Sara Vazirian,
and Charles Wilson.
Revised by Richard Tonsing.
"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of Arabian folk tales commonly known as "The Arabian Nights," translated during the late 19th century. This particular volume continues the narrative of various characters embroiled in fantastical adventures, touching upon themes of love, betrayal, and the fantastical aspects of life in ancient Middle Eastern cultures. The opening stories center around Gharib, his brother Ajib, and their intense struggles for power and survival amidst various conflicts. The opening of this volume introduces the tale of Gharib, who, after a devastating attack on his realm, must confront the challenges posed by his brother Ajib and other foes. As the narrative unfolds, Gharib demonstrates valor and strategic acumen in battle, showing mercy and promoting the faith of Islam among his people and enemies alike. The tension escalates with Gharib's interactions with Ajib, and the arrival of potent supernatural elements like the Ghul, illustrating an epic struggle not just of warriors, but also of ideologies and belief systems that are central to the overarching themes of the "One Thousand and One Nights." This introductory portion sets the stage for further conflicts and character developments that will unfold throughout the tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.2 (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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