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'"For," said he, "there never was nor is there one chaste woman upon the face of earth."'
A collection of Persian, Arabian and Indian tales dating from the 9th century, Sir Richard Burton's most well-known translation of Arabian Nights brings together ancient folklore and stories passed down from generation to generation.
Featuring tales about love, history, tragedy and comedy as well as fables and fairy tales, this edition remains a well-loved collection of exotic and evocative stories. Fantastical and curious customs are bought to life by Burton's translation in stories such as 'The Lovers of Bassorah', 'The Concubine of Al-Maamun' and 'The Hunchback's Tale'.
- ISBN10 1607103095
- ISBN13 9781607103097
- Publish Date 24 November 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Canterbury Classics
- Format Hardcover (Leather-bound (real))
- Pages 750
- Language English