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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.
Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand and One Nights — Volume 4 (of 6)
Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
[S.l.] : $b The Burton Club, $c 1888
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stories_within_One_Thousand_and_One_Nights
Preceded by supplement vol 3 PG#3447 and followed by supplement vol 5 PG#3449
e1001108.txt and .zip have accents, e1001107.txt and .zip do not have them
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 JC Byers,
Diane Doerfler, Jeff Ferrell, Carrie R. Lorenz, and Mats
Wernersson.
HTML file produced by David Widger
"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of folk tales and stories originating from the Arabian Nights, translated in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the classic storytelling tradition, focusing on tales that encompass themes of royalty, wisdom, familial conflict, and moral lessons. The opening chapter centers around the Sultan of Al-Yaman and the generational disputes among his three sons, setting the stage for various adventures and life lessons that unfold throughout the stories. At the start of the volume, the narrative introduces the Sultan of Al-Yaman who, before his passing, wishes to ensure that his three sons inherit their shares of wealth and responsibilities fairly. However, their desire to rule leads to conflicts and rivalry amongst them, sparking their journey to seek an arbitrator among other Sultans. The scene sets up the foundation for a saga filled with clever resolutions and intriguing moral quandaries. As each character interacts, the tales explore the intricacies of human motives and relationships, showcasing Burton’s dedication to preserving the original stories' spirit while providing rich commentary and translation. This engaging framework not only captures the essence of the original tales but also invites readers into a world of ancient wisdom interwoven with entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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