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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 6 (of 6)
Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
[S.l.] : $b The Burton Club, $c 1888
Preceded by supplement vol 5 PG#3449
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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 Lynn Bornath,
Nancy Bloomquist, Jeff Ferrell, Jeroen Hellingman, Carrie Lorenz,
Leonard Young, and Ralph Zimmermann.
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"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 16" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of classic Arab tales, part of a larger body of works that were translated and adapted during the 19th century. This volume continues the enchanting stories that have captivated audiences for centuries, sharing tales of adventure, wisdom, and moral lessons. Central to these stories are figures like Haykar the Sage and the Caliph Harun Al-Rashid, who navigate intricate plots filled with intrigue and fantastical elements. The opening of this volume sets the stage with a translator's foreword that details the historical context of the tales, as well as the contributors and their intentions for the text. What follows is the "Say of Haykar the Sage," where we meet Haykar, a wise minister who faces trials due to the treachery of his nephew, Nadan. As the mentor to many, Haykar's wisdom is put to the test when Nadan plots against him for personal gain. The narrative promises a mix of lessons, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of one's actions, making it engaging for readers who appreciate tales of justice, retribution, and the ancient wisdom of the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fairy tales
Tales -- Arab countries
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