Arabian Nights Paperback Collins Classics English By (author) Sir Richard Burton
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Arabian Nights – Collins Classics
Richard Francis Burton
Paperback (01 Jan 2011)
Publisher’s Synopsis
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.
‘”For,” said he, “there never was nor is there one chaste woman upon the face of earth.”‘
A collection of Persian, Arabian and Indian tales dating from the 9th century, Sir Richard Burton’s most well-known translation of Arabian Nights brings together ancient folklore and stories passed down from generation to generation.
Featuring tales about love, history, tragedy and comedy as well as fables and fairy tales, this edition remains a well-loved collection of exotic and evocative stories. Fantastical and curious customs are bought to life by Burton’s translation in stories such as ‘The Lovers of Bassorah’, ‘The Concubine of Al-Maamun’ and ‘The Hunchback’s Tale’.
Book information
ISBN: 9780007420100
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: William Collins
Pub date: 01 Jan 2011
DEWEY: 398.20953
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 415
Weight: 226g
Height: 177mm
Width: 112mm
Spine width: 27mm
