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The Arabian Nights

By: Sir Richard Burton
Narrated by: Philip Madoc
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Though The Arabian Nights are generally known as stories for children, they were originally tales for adults full of adventure, sexuality, violence, and the supernatural. They certainly inspired the imagination of Sir Richard Burton, the 19th century explorer, linguist, and erotologist who brought all his worldly experience and superbly expressive prose style to bear on the tales of Sindbad the Seaman and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Scheherazade must keep her king entertained with stories if she is to avoid the promised sentence of death.

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amazing performance by reader with atmospheric music. excellent choice of stories bookended with beggining and end of original book to get a clear impression of what it is like to read the entire collection as a whole. wish it had included more stories but i am glad i chose this abridged version bevause of the high quality of performance and earthier authentic translation.

fantastic production

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