{"product_id":"tales-from-1001-arabian-night","title":"Tales from 1001 arabian night by Richard Burton","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eTales from 1001 Arabian Nights\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebrated collection of Middle Eastern folk stories translated by Richard Francis Burton, bringing together famous tales such as \u003cem data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eAladdin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eAli Baba and the Forty Thieves\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eSinbad the Sailor\u003c\/em\u003e. The frame narrative centers on Scheherazade, who tells a series of captivating stories to King Shahryar each night to delay her execution, leaving each tale unfinished to ensure her survival. The stories feature magic, adventure, romance, trickery, and moral lessons, reflecting a rich blend of imagination and cultural tradition from the Islamic Golden Age. Burton’s version is known for its detailed and vivid translation style, preserving the exotic and adventurous tone of the original tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1469\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eAbout the author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eSir Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, linguist, writer, and translator famous for his extraordinary travels and deep interest in world cultures. He is best known for translating \u003cem data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eOne Thousand and One Nights\u003c\/em\u003e and for his daring journeys across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, often disguising himself to gain access to restricted places. Burton mastered many languages and wrote extensively on anthropology, geography, and culture. His works are noted for their scholarly detail as well as their bold and sometimes controversial exploration of sexuality and society in different cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45375829115137,"sku":"30TIMLIWX-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/5jr.jpg?v=1720426297","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/tales-from-1001-arabian-night","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}