El libro de las mil noches y una noche; t. 1 by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Gómez Carrillo, Enrique, 1873-1927 |
| Translator | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
| Translator | Mardrus, J. C. (Joseph Charles), 1868-1949 |
| Title | El libro de las mil noches y una noche; t. 1 |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "El libro de las mil noches y una noche; t. 1" by Anonymous is a collection of ancient Middle Eastern folk tales likely compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. This work contains a rich tapestry of narratives featuring the legendary sultana Scheherazade as the primary storyteller, recounting captivating tales to delay her execution by her husband, King Schahriar. The stories delve into themes of love, betrayal, and adventure, exploring the complex human emotions intertwined with magic and mythology. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the backstory of King Schahriar and his brother, Schahzaman, who both face personal betrayals by their respective wives. This initiating narrative sets the stage for Schahrazada's plight as she volunteers to marry the king, hoping to save the remaining women in the kingdom by sharing enthralling stories each night. The opening unfolds with dramatic events, including Schahzaman discovering his wife's infidelity, leading to a series of tragic decisions by the brothers, culminating in Schahriar's vow to execute a new bride every morning. This setup transpires into an intricate narrative that promises further tales filled with wonder, hardship, and magical encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Arabs -- Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Arab countries |
| Subject | Tales -- Arab countries |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Arab countries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47287 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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