A collection of tales from the Arabian nights retold for younger readers, this book also includes a short history of the origins of the legendary stories.
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 do
The beautiful Scheherazade's royal husband threatens to kill her, so each night she diverts him by weaving wonderful tales of fantastic adventure, leaving each story unfinished so that he spares her l