They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Sinbad the Sailor. Aladdin. These and the other Middle Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful, fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers alike. A scholarly introduction provides new information and context for these well-known stories. Arabian Nights is a compelling look at a long-gone culture—and the perfect addition to any home library.
Publication Details
- Publisher:
- Canterbury Classics
- Publication Date:
- 2012
- Series:
- Leather-bound Classics
Format
- Kindle Book
- OverDrive Read 1.4 MB
- Adobe EPUB eBook 1.4 MB
Sir Richard Burton (Author)
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an renown British explorer, writer, translator, and linguist who is best known for his travels within Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Of his many achievements, one of his most recognizable contribution...
Sir Richard Burton (Translator)
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an renown British explorer, writer, translator, and linguist who is best known for his travels within Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Of his many achievements, one of his most recognizable contribution...
Kenneth C. Mondschein (Author of introduction, etc.)
Kenneth C. Mondschein has a Ph.D in history from Fordham University (defense passed December 18, 2009). His expertise is in Western history from antiquity to the present, with a specializations in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, global expansion ...
