The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07 by Burton
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About this eBook
| Translator | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
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| Title | The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07 |
| Alternate Title |
Arabian Nights; 1001 Nights |
| Original Publication | [S.l.] : The Burton Club, [1885?] |
| Note | Preceded by vol 6 PG#3440 and followed by vol 8 PG#3442 |
| Credits |
This etext was scanned by JC Byers and proofread by Nancy Bloomquist, J.C. Byers, Muhammad Hozien, Carrie Lorenz, Laura Shaffer, Sara Vazirian, and Charles Wilson. Revised by Richard Tonsing. |
| Summary | "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of Arabian folk tales commonly known as "The Arabian Nights," translated during the late 19th century. This particular volume continues the narrative of various characters embroiled in fantastical adventures, touching upon themes of love, betrayal, and the fantastical aspects of life in ancient Middle Eastern cultures. The opening stories center around Gharib, his brother Ajib, and their intense struggles for power and survival amidst various conflicts. The opening of this volume introduces the tale of Gharib, who, after a devastating attack on his realm, must confront the challenges posed by his brother Ajib and other foes. As the narrative unfolds, Gharib demonstrates valor and strategic acumen in battle, showing mercy and promoting the faith of Islam among his people and enemies alike. The tension escalates with Gharib's interactions with Ajib, and the arrival of potent supernatural elements like the Ghul, illustrating an epic struggle not just of warriors, but also of ideologies and belief systems that are central to the overarching themes of the "One Thousand and One Nights." This introductory portion sets the stage for further conflicts and character developments that will unfold throughout the tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Tales -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3441 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 153 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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