The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night - Volume 13

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Arabian Nights; 1001 Nights

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night - Volume 13" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of tales from the famed Middle Eastern folklore known as "The Arabian Nights," written during the late 19th century. This volume features well-loved stories, including "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" and "Alaeddin; or, The Wonderful Lamp," focusing on adventure, magic, and valor. Central characters introduce readers to rich narratives exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the journey toward redemption. The opening of this volume sets the tone with the introduction of Zayn al-Asnam, a young prince whose reign begins under the shadow of his father's death. Initially heedless of his duties, he squanders his wealth on frivolities, prompting unrest among his subjects. Guided by dreams and visions from a mysterious Shaykh, Zayn embarks on a transformative journey. He travels to Cairo in search of treasure and the legendary Ninth Statue promised to him, with the tale weaving through moral lessons and the trials of youth as he confronts both internal and external challenges. The story captivates by blending fantasy and folklore, hinting at prosperity through perseverance and valor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

JC Byers, Nancy Bloomquist, Matt Dyer, Muhammad Hozien, Carrie Lorenz, Nigel Preston-Jones, Anne Soulard and Ross Werner

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_Thousand_Nights_and_a_Night

Preceded by vol 12 PG#3446 and followed by vol 14 PG#3448 d1001108.txt and .zip have accents, d1001107.txt and .zip do not have them

There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #60889

Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2002-09-01