Arabian Nights: Tales of a Thousand and One Nights by Sir Richard F. Burton - Fiction - Sprayed Edge Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback (Sprayed Edge Premium Edition). ISBN: 9789124251437. Publisher: Wilco Classics. Overview:. Discover the enchanting world of Scheherazade in this premium Wilco Classics hardback edition of Arabian Nights, translated by the celebrated Victorian explorer Sir Richard F. Burton. Featuring a beautiful sprayed-edge finish, this collectible hardback brings together the legendary tales of genies, thieves, sailors and sultans that have captivated readers for centuries. A stunning addition to any bookshelf, it makes a thoughtful gift for lovers of classic literature and folklore alike.. About the Book:. Arabian Nights, also known as One Thousand and One Nights, is one of the most influential story collections in world literature. Framed by the tale of Scheherazade, who spins nightly stories to postpone her execution at the hands of a vengeful king, the collection weaves together hundreds of interlocking tales gathered from Middle Eastern, Persian, Indian and South Asian oral traditions. Readers meet clever thieves, cunning viziers, fearless sailors, and powerful genies as the stories sweep across deserts, seas, palaces and bustling markets. Sir Richard F. Burton's celebrated nineteenth-century translation is renowned for its scholarly depth and evocative prose, shaping how English-speaking readers have encountered this folklore ever since. This sprayed-edge premium hardback edition presents Burton's translation in a beautifully produced format, wit...