Author |
Dixon, E. |
Title |
Fairy Tales from the Arabian Nights
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Note |
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Contents |
The King of Persia and the Princess of the Sea -- Prince Beder and the Princess Giauhara -- The three princes and Princess Nouronnihar -- Prince Ahmed and the fairy -- Prince Camaralzaman and the Princess of China -- The loss of the talisman -- The story of Zobeide -- The story of the king's son -- The first voyage of Sinbad the sailor -- The second voyage of Sinbad the sailor -- The third voyage of Sinbad the sailor -- The fourth voyage of Sinbad the sailor -- The fifth voyage of Sinbad the sailor -- The sixth voyage of Sinbad the sailor -- The seventh voyage of Sinbad the sailor.
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Credits |
Produced by Wendy Crockett and JC Byers
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Summary |
"Fairy Tales from the Arabian Nights" by E. Dixon is a collection of fantastical stories likely edited and abridged in the late 19th century. This series includes enchanting tales that delve into themes of love, magic, and adventure in a richly imagined world inspired by Middle Eastern folklore. The stories feature a variety of characters, including kings, queens, and magical beings, with central narratives revolving around figures like Prince Beder and Queen Gulnare. The opening portion introduces a captivating tale about a King of Persia who, after a year of silence from his beautiful slave-turned-queen, discovers her tragic backstory and her royal lineage. The tale unfolds as King Beder is presented, revealing his destined encounters and adventures in seeking love and confronting magical challenges, including transformations and royal quests. The text sets a tone of mystery and allure, drawing readers into the world of fantastical beings and complex relationships while highlighting the theme of loyalty and the struggle for identity amidst enchantment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Arabs -- Folklore
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Subject |
Tales -- Arab countries
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Subject |
Fairy tales -- Arab countries
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
8599 |
Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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