Stories from The Arabian Nights by Laurence Housman
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About this eBook
| Author | Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959 |
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| 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 | Mar 13, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 330 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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