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024 - Four Hundred and Forty-ninth Night to Four Hundred and Fifty-second Night

024 - Four Hundred and Forty-ninth Night to Four Hundred and Fifty-second Night

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Dive into the enchanting world of A Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by a myriad of authors, translators, and scholars. This treasure trove of mythology and folklore originates from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, with its roots tracing back to around AD 800-900. The narrative unfolds through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, who spins her tales to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the many beloved stories are the adventures of Ali Baba and the legendary voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This edition is part of the first volume translated by the renowned Richard Francis Burton. (Summary based on Wikipedia and LibriVoxs The Book of A Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 01) Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4 and Volume 6
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