The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights by

The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights

with Richard Francis Burton (Translator)

912 pages • first pub 800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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Readers who savor timeless, intricate tales of adventure and wit woven through rich cultural tapestries and layered storytelling will find themselves enchanted by this classic collection.

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Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Be...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 3,715 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

mysterious: 35%

challenging: 29%

funny: 26%

dark: 24%

reflective: 21%

lighthearted: 19%

tense: 14%

emotional: 12%

informative: 12%

relaxing: 7%

inspiring: 6%

hopeful: 5%

sad: 5%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
48% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

51% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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