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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 5 (of 6)
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 05 [Supplement]" by Burton is a collection of short stories and fables written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of the larger anthology known as "The Arabian Nights," a seminal work in Arabic literature that features various tales woven together through the framing narrative of Scheherazade. The stories within this volume include adventures, love tales, and moral lessons, enriched by the cultural context of the Arab world. The opening of this volume sets the stage for new tales steeped in themes of fate, love, and the supernatural. It begins with the story of a prince from Sind who embarks on a perilous journey to win the heart of the beautiful Lady Fatimah, daughter of a powerful Sultan. Faced with challenges that include completing seemingly impossible tasks imposed by the Sultan, the prince's quest takes him through treacherous lands. Throughout this narrative, elements of magic and the aid of supernatural beings play a crucial role in guiding the protagonist, reflecting the captivating blend of adventure and moral lesson characteristic of the broader collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fairy tales
Tales -- Arab countries
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Adventure
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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