The Arabian Nights Entertainments — Volume 04 by Jonathan Scott
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"The Arabian Nights Entertainments — Volume 04" by Jonathan Scott is a collection of enchanting tales likely written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the tradition of the classic Middle Eastern story collection, featuring intricate narratives filled with magic, adventure, and romance. Central to these stories is a variety of characters, including princes, princesses, and magical beings, who embark on extraordinary quests and confront various moral and mystical challenges. The
opening of this volume introduces the "Story of the Enchanted Horse," beginning with the celebration of Nooroze, a spring festival in Persia. Here, a remarkable Hindoo presents an enchanted horse that can fly, captivating the emperor and stirring intrigue among the court. As the tale unfolds, the prince of Persia, Firoze Shaw, eagerly joins in on the wonder, attempting a flight that ultimately leads him to the palace of a distant princess. This sets off a chain of events filled with peril, enchantment, and romance, as the prince navigates his feelings while dealing with the machinations of those around him, including a cunning Hindoo and an aggressive sultan. The intricate storytelling and rich characterization in this opening segment promise an engaging exploration of the fantastical realm that awaits within these pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Translator | Scott, Jonathan, 1754-1829 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Arabian Nights Entertainments — Volume 04 |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by JC Byers |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Tales -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5667 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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