The Thousand and One Nights: The Arabian Nights' Entertainments - Gyan Books

The Thousand and One Nights: The Arabian Nights' Entertainments - Gyan Books

About The Book: The Thousand and One Nights: The Arabian Nights' Entertainments, translated by Edward William Lane, is a celebrated English rendition of the classic Middle Eastern collection of folktales. Drawing from Arabic sources, Lane’s version includes stories of magic, adventure, love, and moral lessons, framed within the tale of Scheherazade, who tells a new story each night to delay her execution by King Shahryar. Lane's translation is notable for its scholarly notes, moral tone, and cultural insights, though he omitted some of the more erotic or supernatural elements. His work introduced Victorian readers to the rich tapestry of Islamic and Arab folklore.

Author: Edward William Lane

Pages: 648

Edition: 1808

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