Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night: The Intrigues and Adventures of Nur al-Din Ali and Anis al-Jalis

The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night: The Intrigues and Adventures of Nur al-Din Ali and Anis al-Jalis

Burton, Richard F.

Paperback

Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041950478
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Sep 6 2023
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.57 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night Volume 02, translated by Richard F. Burton, continues the captivating tales of the Arabian Nights. This volume delves into the story of Nur al-Din Ali, the son of a respected Wazir in Bassorah, who finds himself in a series of misadventures following the death of his father. Nur al-Din inherits a beautiful slave-girl, Anis al-Jalis, whom his father had purchased for the Sultan. However, Nur al-Din falls in love with her and decides to keep her for himself, leading to a conflict with the envious Wazir Al-Mu'in bin Sawi. As Nur al-Din squanders his wealth on lavish entertainments, he eventually faces financial ruin. In a desperate attempt to resolve his situation, he decides to sell Anis al-Jalis, but the cunning Wazir Al-Mu'in seeks to exploit the situation to his advantage. The narrative unfolds with themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for survival, as Nur al-Din and Anis al-Jalis navigate the challenges posed by their circumstances. The story is rich with cultural references, poetic interludes, and moral lessons, characteristic of the Arabian Nights' storytelling tradition.

Also from

Burton, Richard F.

View All

Also in

Classic Fiction

View All