{"product_id":"arabian-nights-by-richard-f-burton-wilco-classics-sprayed-edge-premium-hardback-edition-premium-books","title":"Arabian Nights by Richard F. Burton :Wilco Classics Sprayed Edge Premium Hardback Edition [Premium Books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eArabian Nights\u003c\/em\u003e (also known as \u003cem data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eOne Thousand and One Nights\u003c\/em\u003e) is a legendary collection of Middle Eastern, Persian, and South Asian folk tales framed by the story of Scheherazade, who tells captivating stories each night to delay her execution by King Shahryar. The tales include famous stories such as \u003cem data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eAladdin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eAli Baba and the Forty Thieves\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eSinbad the Sailor\u003c\/em\u003e, blending romance, adventure, magic, wisdom, and moral reflection. Rich in fantasy and cultural detail, the collection explores themes of fate, justice, love, cleverness, and human desire. Richard F. Burton’s edition is noted for its comprehensive scope and detailed annotations, offering readers a vivid and scholarly rendition of this timeless classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"1358\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eAbout the author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eSir Richard Francis Burton was a British explorer, scholar, linguist, and writer renowned for his deep knowledge of Eastern cultures and languages. Fluent in numerous languages, he is best known for his unexpurgated English translation of \u003cem data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eThe Arabian Nights\u003c\/em\u003e, which aimed to preserve the original text’s richness and complexity. Burton’s work was influential for its cultural depth and anthropological detail, though sometimes controversial for its frankness. His contributions significantly shaped Western understanding of Eastern literature and storytelling traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45537160659130,"sku":"36YPDKMPT-New","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/an_94f3a191-4a32-4169-b461-ca176b16b526.jpg?v=1769165662","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/arabian-nights-by-richard-f-burton-wilco-classics-sprayed-edge-premium-hardback-edition-premium-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}