The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume IV by John Payne

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Translator Payne, John, 1842-1916
Title The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume IV
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by JC Byers, Graeme Houston, Renate Preuss, Coralee Sheehan, Marryann Short, and Anne Soulard
Summary "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume IV" by John Payne is a celebrated collection of Middle Eastern folklore and storytelling, composed during the late 19th century. This volume features a myriad of enchanting tales, interweaving themes of love, wisdom, and humor, set against the backdrop of cultural splendor. The storylines engage a variety of characters, including prominent figures such as the Khalif Haroun er Reshid and his loyal vizier Jaafer, as they navigate both dilemmas of the heart and social intricacies with cleverness and charm. At the start of this volume, the enchanting narrative begins with an amusing tale where the Imam Abou Yousuf helps the Khalif Haroun er Reshid and Jaafer out of a comical predicament regarding a coveted slave-girl. The misunderstandings escalate as the Khalif and Jaafer, both intoxicated, enter an oath-bound tug-of-war over her. Abou Yousuf showcases his wisdom by suggesting a clever resolution to their dilemma, proceeding to add layers of humor as he solves it using intricate logic. Following this, other captivating stories emerge, including a young man feigning theft to protect his beloved's honor and the humorous adventures of Abou Mohammed the Lazy, establishing a rich tapestry of character-driven narratives that explore human virtues and follies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Tales -- Arab countries
Category Text
EBook-No. 8658
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Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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