Arabian Nights (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

About the Book

Arabian Nights is a classic collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories and folktales, compiled and translated into English by the British explorer, translator, and writer Richard F. Burton. First published in 1885, the collection contains some of the most popular and well-known tales from Arabic and Persian literature, such as “Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp,” “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” and “Sinbad the Sailor.” Burton’s translation is notable for its frankness and attention to detail, as well as its attempts to capture the original Arabic and Persian language and cultural nuances. • Includes some of the most famous and well-known stories of all time • Provide a glimpse into the rich storytelling traditions of the Middle East and South Asia • Burton’s translation is notable for its frankness and lack of censorship, making it one of the most complete and authentic translations of the original Arabic and Persian texts • A valuable resource for scholars and students of Arabic and Persian literature • The cultural and literary value makes it a unique and important work

About the Author
Richard F. Burton was a nineteenth-century British explorer, linguist, and author. He is best known for his travels to the Middle East, Africa, and India, where he studied languages and cultures. Burton was a polyglot who spoke over 25 languages, and he was the first European to visit many regions of Africa and Arabia. Burton's adventurous life and prolific writings continue to inspire readers and scholars today.