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Arabian Nights Tales from Volume 12

Arabian Nights Tales from Volume 12

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 Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.Copyright Legends & Fairy Tales Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 077 - The Fuller his Wife and the Trooper

    077 - The Fuller his Wife and the Trooper
    Jan 30 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    15 mins
  • 076 - The Singer and the Druggist

    076 - The Singer and the Druggist
    Jan 29 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    4 mins
  • 075 - Firuz and his Wife

    075 - Firuz and his Wife
    Jan 28 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    2 mins
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