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The Arabian Nights' Entertainment Volume 5.
Paperback
RomanceClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515401131
Publisher: Smk Books
Published: Jul 24 2015
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Arabian Nights' Entertainment, Volume 5 translated by Edward William Lane
Description
A richly detailed continuation of one of the most influential story collections in world literature, presented in Edward William Lane's classic translation. Volume 5 of The Arabian Nights' Entertainment carries forward the intricate cycle of tales told by Scheherazade, weaving together stories of adventure, romance, intrigue, and moral reflection drawn from the medieval Middle Eastern tradition.
Lane's translation, first published in the nineteenth century, is notable for its careful attention to cultural context, accompanied by explanatory notes that illuminate the customs, language, and social structures underlying the narratives. The stories themselves range widely in tone and subject, from courtly intrigue and mercantile adventure to the supernatural and the comic, creating a layered and enduring literary tapestry.
As part of a complete multi-volume set, this edition preserves both the narrative continuity and scholarly framing that distinguish Lane's version of the Arabian Nights, offering modern readers access to a historically significant and influential interpretation of these timeless tales.
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