Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night V3 is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories compiled by Richard F. Burton. This volume contains tales 201-300, including stories of magic, adventure, and romance. The stories are set in exotic locations such as Persia, Arabia, and India and feature characters such as sultans, merchants, and princesses. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the settings and characters, as well as its frank portrayal of sexuality and violence. Burton's translation is considered one of the most comprehensive and accurate translations of the original Arabic text. This volume is part of a larger collection of stories that has become a classic of world literature.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766134229, 0766134237.The most famous work of the great English traveler and author, a translation of the Thousand and One Nights. With introduction, explanatory notes on the manners and customs of Moslem men and a terminal essay upon the history of The Nights. This book is as beautifully illustrated as any you will find. Number three of seventeen volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
