Arabian Nights
Written by Andrew Lang
Narrated by Johan F Girado
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin...
These and the other Middle Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful, fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers alike.
An Author's Republic audio production.
Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish editor, poet, author, literary critic, and historian. He is best known for his work regarding folklore, mythology, and religion, for which he had an extreme interest in. Lang was a skilled and respected historian, writing in great detail and exploring obscure topics. Lang often combined his studies of history and anthropology with literature, creating works rich with diverse culture. He married Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875. With her help, Lang published a prolific amount of work, including his popular series, Rainbow Fairy Books.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Arabian Nights remains a beloved and iconic work of world literature, captivating audiences with its enchanting tales of magic, adventure, and romance.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The collection offers insights into the cultural, social, and historical context of the Islamic world during the medieval period, reflecting its values, traditions, and beliefs.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Arabian Nights has had a profound impact on world literature and culture, influencing countless writers, artists, and filmmakers. It has inspired adaptations, retellings, and reinterpretations across various cultures and languages.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Themes explored in the tales include the power of storytelling, the consequences of greed and deception, the triumph of love and virtue, and the resilience of the human spirit. Many stories also contain elements of magic, adventure, and mystery.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Some of the most famous tales from "Arabian Nights" include "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Sinbad the Sailor," and "The Seven Voyages of Sinbad." These stories have been adapted into numerous books, films, and other media over the years.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The collection features a mix of adventure, romance, fantasy, comedy, and moral lessons.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The stories are framed within a larger narrative of Scheherazade, a legendary Persian queen, who tells stories to her husband, King Shahryar, to delay her execution. Each night, Scheherazade leaves her husband hanging on a cliffhanger, compelling him to spare her life until he becomes so engrossed in the tales that he decides to keep her alive indefinitely.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Arabian Nights is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales and stories compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. The origins of these stories are diverse, with some dating back to ancient Arabic, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian folklore. The collection is known for its rich storytelling, vibrant characters, and exotic settings, capturing the imaginations of readers for centuries.