The Thousand and One Nights Vol.-1 - Lane-Poole, Stanley
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The Thousand and One Nights' is a collection of stories from the Islamic Golden Age compiled over centuries. This particular volume, translated by Stanley Lane-Poole, contains some of the most famous tales from the collection, including 'Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp, ' 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, ' and 'The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor.' The stories are framed around the character of Shahrazad, a young woman who tells stories to her husband, King Shahryar, to delay her execution. Each night, Shahrazad spins a new tale, many of which are filled with adventure, romance, magic, and…mehr

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The Thousand and One Nights' is a collection of stories from the Islamic Golden Age compiled over centuries. This particular volume, translated by Stanley Lane-Poole, contains some of the most famous tales from the collection, including 'Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp, ' 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, ' and 'The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor.' The stories are framed around the character of Shahrazad, a young woman who tells stories to her husband, King Shahryar, to delay her execution. Each night, Shahrazad spins a new tale, many of which are filled with adventure, romance, magic, and intrigue. Lane-Poole's translation captures the richness and beauty of the original Arabic text, and his introduction provides valuable historical and cultural context for modern readers. 'The Thousand and One Nights' continues to captivate readers with its colorful characters, vivid descriptions, and timeless themes of love, loyalty, and moralit
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Stanley Lane-Poole was an English historian and orientalist who lived from 1854 to 1931. He was a prolific writer and translator, and his works focused on the history and culture of the Islamic world. One of Lane-Poole's most famous works is his translation of 'The Thousand and One Night, ' a collection of stories from the Islamic Golden Age. Lane-Poole's translation of the tales in Volume 1 captures the essence and beauty of the original Arabic text, and his introduction provides valuable historical and cultural context for readers. Lane-Poole also wrote several other influential books, including 'The Story of Cairo, ' 'The Moors in Spain, ' and 'The Barbary Corsairs.' His works were highly regarded for their detailed research, engaging writing style, and ability to bring the history and culture of the Islamic world to life for Western audiences. Today, Lane-Poole is remembered as a pioneering figure in the study of Islamic history and culture, and his translations of classic texts like 'The Thousand and One Nights' continue to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.