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100 1 _aHousman, Laurence,
_d1865-1959
245 1 0 _aStories from The Arabian Nights
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-13
505 0 _aThe fisherman and the genie -- The story of the king of the Ebony Isles -- Ali Baba and the forty thieves -- The story of the magic horse -- The story of the wicked half-brothers -- The story of the Princess of Deryabar.
508 _aProduced by Madeleine Fournier. Images are from The Internet Archive. Plates are kindly provided by the National Library of New Zealand.
520 _a"Stories from The Arabian Nights" retold by Laurence Housman is a collection of classic tales likely adapted in the early 20th century. The work features enchanting stories centered around the legendary character Scheherazade, who captivates her audience through intricate storytelling to delay her fate. Through this retelling, readers are introduced to themes of ingenuity, adventure, and the timeless appeal of folk tales from the East. At the start of the collection, Housman prepares the reader for the tales ahead by highlighting Scheherazade's unique role as a storyteller who uses her narratives to save herself from execution. The opening portion also briefly mentions the various stories included, like “The Fisherman and the Genie” and “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” showcasing the magical and whimsical elements of these narratives. The story of the fisherman sets the stage for a fantastical journey filled with humor and depth, as he encounters a powerful genie, which ultimately provides a glimpse into the layered sophistication of the tales woven in this volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairy tales
653 _aArabs -- Folklore
653 _aTales -- Arab countries
700 1 _aDulac, Edmund,
_d1882-1953
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51432
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