Arabian Nights (Collins Classics) - Richard Burton

HarperCollins Publishers - <p>HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.</p> <p>‘“For,” said he, “there never was nor is there one chaste woman upon the face of earth.”’</p> <p>A collection of Persian, Arabian and Indian tales dating from the 9th century, Sir Richard Burton’s most well-known translation of Arabian Nights brings together ancient folklore and stories passed down from generation to generation.</p> <p>Featuring tales about love, history, tragedy and comedy as well as fables and fairy tales, this edition remains a well-loved collection of exotic and evocative stories. Fantastical and curious customs are bought to life by Burton’s translation in stories such as ‘The Lovers of Bassorah’, ‘The Concubine of Al-Maamun’ and ‘The Hunchback’s Tale’.</p>