The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Anonymous.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01" by Anonymous is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. A king, devastated by betrayal, vows to marry and execute a virgin each morning. His vizier's daughter Scheherazade volunteers as bride, then cleverly postpones her death by telling captivating stories that end on cliffhangers each night. For one thousand and one nights, she weaves tales of adventure, magic, jinn, sorcerers, and legendary places, buying her life one story at a time.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01
- Author credits: Anonymous
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Arabs -- Folklore
- Fairy tales
- Folklore -- Arab countries
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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