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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)
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 04 [Supplement]" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of traditional Middle Eastern folktales and stories, specifically a continuation of the famous "One Thousand and One Nights," likely written in the late 19th century. In this volume, readers are reintroduced to the enchanting storytelling of Shahrazad, who seeks to ward off her impending execution by captivating the Sultan with tales of adventure, intrigue, and moral lessons, featuring a variety of characters including sultans, clever merchants, and mystical beings. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an intricate blend of narratives within the overarching framework of Shahrazad's storytelling. It begins with her recounting the story of the Sultan of Al-Yaman and his three sons, exploring themes of inheritance, rivalry, and wisdom as the princes navigate disputes over their father's legacy. Intertwined in this tale are critiques of past translations, a foreword detailing the historical and cultural context, and an acknowledgment of the illustrious tradition of storytelling that transcends ages. As dawn breaks, Shahrazad teases her sister with promises of further fascinating tales, ensuring that the listener is left desiring more as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fairy tales
Tales -- Arab countries
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