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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 10 (of 10)
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
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"A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of traditional Middle Eastern folk tales, also known as "The Thousand and One Nights," that captures the essence of ancient storytelling, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This exquisite translation delves into the enchanting narratives filled with adventure, romance, and moral lessons, woven around the prominent character of Scheherazade, who narrates these captivating tales to delay her execution by the king. At the start of the volume, the tale of "Ma'aruf the Cobbler and His Wife Fatimah" unfolds in Cairo, introducing readers to Ma'aruf, a cobbler beset by the harshness of his shrewish wife, Fatimah. Faced with her demands and threats, he finds himself in dire straits. As he navigates the woes brought on by his marriage, including visits to the Kazi (judge), Ma'aruf's misfortunes are compounded by Fatimah's unyielding nature and social scorn, setting the stage for his subsequent adventures. The opening establishes a vivid backdrop of domestic strife, character conflict, and hints at the magical encounters that await as the tale progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Folklore -- Arab countries
Fairy tales -- Arab countries
PJ
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Category: Adventure
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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