Stories from The Arabian Nights by Laurence Housman

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Author Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959
Illustrator Dulac, Edmund, 1882-1953
Title Stories from The Arabian Nights
Note Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The 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.
Credits Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images are from The Internet
Archive. Plates are kindly provided by the National Library
of New Zealand.
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Arabs -- Folklore
Subject Tales -- Arab countries
Category Text
EBook-No. 51432
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 9, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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