[The] Arabian nights / [translated by Richard F. Burton] ; introduction by Ken Mondschein. - San Diego : Canterbury Classics, c2011. - xvii, 655 pages ; 24 cm.

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. This beautiful, leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed end papers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative elements enhance the reading experience, while an expert introduction provides new information and context for these well-known stories.

9781607103097 (hbk.) 1607103095 (hbk.)

2011014657


Folklore--Arab countries.
Arabs--Folklore.

PJ7716.A1 / B8 2011

398.22