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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 3 (of 6) Part 2
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
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"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 part 2 [Supplement]" is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the late 14th century. This work, often referred to as "Arabian Nights," presents a rich tapestry of stories, featuring a wide range of characters and themes, most notably the figure of Shahrazad, the clever storyteller who weaves tales to delay her execution by the king. The collection includes adventures, moral lessons, and encounters involving magic, love, and betrayal. At the start of this particular volume, we are introduced to the Caliph Harun al-Rashid, who finds himself troubled by restless thoughts and melancholy. Seeking distraction, he instructs his vizier, Ja'afar, to bring stories to lighten his mood. The narrative unfolds through the tale of Baba Abdullah, a blind beggar whose tale reveals a tragic backstory of greed and consequence, leading to his current plight. As the tale progresses, it intertwines with stories of cruelty and consequence involving a youth named Sidi Nu'uman, who reveals the darker side of human nature alongside other captivating characters. This opening sets the stage for a blend of moral lessons and entertainment that is characteristic of these timeless tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Fairy tales
Tales -- Arab countries
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Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: Classics of Literature
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