The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02 by Burton

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Translator Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Title The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02
Alternate Title Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
Original Publication [S.l.] : The Burton Club, 1885
Note Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note There is an improved edition of this book available as #51252.
Note Preceded by vol 1 PG#3435 and followed by vol 3 PG#3437
Credits J.C. Byers, Laura Shaffer, Lan Wang and Doris Ringbloom
Summary "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of fantastical Arabian tales compiled during the late 19th century. This volume continues the enchanting narrative of Shahrazad, who captivates the Sultan with her storytelling, weaving together tales of love, adventure, and intrigue. In this volume, readers are introduced to characters such as Nur Al-Din Ali, who becomes entangled in a web of passion and conflict as he seeks the beautiful damsel Anis Al-Jalis, highlighting themes of fate, desire, and the consequences of one's actions. The opening portion of this volume immerses the reader in a rich tapestry of character dynamics and plot developments. It begins with a description of King Mohammed bin Sulayman al-Zayni and his two contrasting ministers, Al-Fazl, who is beloved by the people for his generosity, and Al-Mu'ín, who is detested for his miserly nature. The narrative quickly shifts to the beautiful Anis Al-Jalis, whom Al-Fazl intends to procure for the Sultan, but fate has other plans as Nur Al-Din Ali, the minister's son, inadvertently crosses paths with her. Their attraction leads to a reckless encounter, sparking a series of events filled with tension and drama that set the stage for the unfolding tales of this classic work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Tales -- Arab countries
Category Text
EBook-No. 3436
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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