The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night; a Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights' Entertainments With Introd. Explanatory Notes on the Manners and Customs of Moslem men and a Terminal Essay Upon the History of the Nights; Volume 16

<p>Dive into the exotic world of the East with Richard Francis Burton's unabridged translation of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night. This volume offers a plain and literal rendering of the timeless tales from the Arabian Nights' Entertainments providing readers with an authentic glimpse into the manners and customs of Moslem men. Burton's meticulous notes offer historical context and enrich the reading experience allowing readers to fully appreciate the nuances and cultural significance of these captivating stories.</p> <p>This edition also includes a terminal essay that explores the history of the Nights tracing its origins and evolution through various cultures and time periods. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night remains a cornerstone of world literature celebrated for its imaginative storytelling vivid characters and enduring appeal. This volume invites both scholars and casual readers to rediscover the magic and wisdom contained within these legendary tales.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>