Th Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821-1890 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of famous folk tales and stories known as "The Arabian Nights," which was likely compiled in the late 19th century. This translation serves to present the richly illustrated tales of magic, adventure, and romance, with a focus on the cultural customs of the periods in which they were created. A prominent theme in these stories is the tension between desire and constraint, exemplified through characters such as Shahrazad and King Shahryar, who navigate a world filled with intrigue and unexpected turns. The opening of the translation introduces us to the enchanting storyline centered around Nur al-Din Ali and Anis al-Jalis, a beautiful maiden. In their tale, Nur al-Din is depicted as heir to a lavish life but also embroiled in tension due to his impulsive actions concerning love and wealth—specifically, the events surrounding the acquisition of Anis al-Jalis and the ensuing complications with his father and rival, Al-Mu'in bin Sawi. The narrative unfolds with vibrant descriptions of characters, court life, and the societal expectations of the time, providing readers a glimpse into the intricate world of love, power, and conflict that characterizes the Arabian Nights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Here is the listing of titles for the entire series, which span multiple digitization efforts: Volume 1: #3435, #51252 Volume 2: #3436, #51775 Volume 3: #3437, #52564 Volume 4: #3438, #53254 Volume 5: #3439, #54257 Volume 6: #3440, #54525 Volume 7: #3441, #54778 Volume 8: #3442, #55091 Volume 9: #3443, #55587 Volume 10: #3444, #58360 Supplement Volume 1: #3445, #59156 Supplement Volume 2: #3446, #59953 Supplement Volume 3: #3447, #60889 (part 1), #61974 (part 2) Supplement Volume 4: #3448, #62140 Supplement Volume 5: #3449, #63266 Supplement Volume 6: #3450, #64384 Release date is 2016-04-17 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Folklore -- Arab countries Fairy tales -- Arab countries PJ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51775 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51775 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134207.0 51775