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100 1 _aHousman, Laurence,
_d1865-1959
245 1 0 _aPrincess Badoura: A tale from the Arabian Nights
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-02-14
508 _aProduced by Madeleine Fournier. Images from the Collection of The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArabs -- Folklore
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Fiction
653 _aPrincesses -- Fiction
653 _aKings and rulers -- Fiction
653 _aMarriage -- Fiction
653 _aTales -- Arab countries
653 _aMagic -- Fiction
653 _aFairy tales -- Arab countries
653 _aIslam -- Fiction
700 1 _aDulac, Edmund,
_d1882-1953
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51219
999 _c92057
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