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The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights
Authors and Contributors      Translated by Richard Burton
Introduction by A. S. Byatt
SeriesModern Library Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:912
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 132
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9780375756757
ClassificationsDewey:398.210953
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
General

Publishing Details
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Imprint Modern Library Inc
Publication Date 10 April 2001
Publication Country United States

Description

This edition of The Arabian Nights includes the most famous and representative tales form the classic translation by Richard F Burton, with a new introductino by A S Byatt

Author Biography

Richard F Burton 1821-1890, the Victorian explorer, linguist and writer best remembered today for his translation of The Arabian Nights, also translated many other works, including the Kama Sutra.

Reviews

"[A] book...that captivates in childhood, and still delights in age."