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2004-05-01
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Scott, Jonathan
1754
1829
The Arabian Nights Entertainments — Volume 01
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"The Arabian Nights Entertainments — Volume 01" by Jonathan Scott is a renowned collection of short stories compiled in the early 19th century, based on a translation of "The Thousand and One Nights." This fascinating anthology captures the rich and diverse tapestries of Middle Eastern folklore and fairy tales, featuring memorable characters such as King Shier-ear and his brother Shaw-zummaun, as they navigate a world filled with both enchantment and treachery. At the start of the work, readers are introduced to the backstory of the tale and the circumstances leading to the king's drastic measures against women due to personal betrayal. The narrative quickly unfolds the connection between the two brothers and dives into themes of fidelity, vengeance, and the nature of gender relations as they witness disloyalty. The opening chapters set the stage for a blend of adventure and moral lessons, as the characters grapple with love, loss, and the complexities of power, ultimately foreshadowing the consecutive tales woven throughout the collection in an engaging manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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