02686cam a22004093u 4500 51219 UtSlPG 20260610134159.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959 Princess Badoura: A tale from the Arabian Nights Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-02-14 Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images from the Collection of The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. "Princess Badoura: A Tale from the Arabian Nights" by Laurence Housman is a retelling of a classic narrative that falls within the genre of fiction, likely penned in the late 19th century. This enchanting tale is spun from the rich tapestry of Arabian folklore, centering on the eponymous character, Princess Badoura, and her love interest, Prince Camaralzaman. The narrative draws upon themes of love, adventure, and the trials faced by the protagonists as they navigate their lives intertwined by fate and magical encounters. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the troubled King Shahriar, who, having been betrayed by his first wife, marries a new woman each day only to execute her the following morning. The brilliant and resourceful Scheherazade enters this grim tale as his latest bride and spins tales over a thousand nights to save herself and others from his wrath. The opening portion sets the stage for the grand love story of Badoura and Camaralzaman, revealing their intertwined fates that are challenged by obstacles such as jealousy and mistaken identities. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the ancient themes of love, resilience, and the quest for personal agency within the confines of royal expectations, all against a backdrop rich in cultural lore and moral lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arabs -- Folklore Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction Princesses -- Fiction Kings and rulers -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction Tales -- Arab countries Magic -- Fiction Fairy tales -- Arab countries Islam -- Fiction Dulac, Edmund, 1882-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51219 92057 92057