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Routledge Revivals: Scheherezade (1953) - A. J. Arberry

Name: Routledge Revivals: Scheherezade (1953) - A. J. Arberry
Brand: Routledge
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Experience a classic translation of the Arabian Nights with this Routledge Revival edition. Originally published in 1953, A. J. Arberry provides a translation of selected tales from the Thousand and One Nights using a modern idiom that makes these ancient stories accessible to contemporary readers. This volume includes four famous stories: Aladdin, Judar, Aboukir and Abousir, and the Amorous Goldsmith. Beyond the tales themselves, the book features an introduction that analyzes earlier translations. This analysis helps readers understand how these stories serve as indicators of the society in which they were originally written. This work is an essential resource for students and readers interested in Middle-Eastern literature and history. It offers a way to study the cultural impact and linguistic evolution of these legendary narratives through a respected scholarly lens.

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Includes four famous stories: Aladdin, Judar, Aboukir and Abousir, and the Amorous Goldsmith.

Features a translation in a modern idiom for easier reading and accessibility.

Provides a scholarly introduction that analyzes previous translations of the Arabian Nights.

Offers historical context by explaining how these tales reflect their original society.

Ideal for academic study of Middle-Eastern literature and history.

Part of the Routledge Revivals series, bringing significant historical works back to print.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138215538
Category: Books > Subjects > Literature & Fiction > Classics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 11 August 2016
Listed Since: 29 April 2016

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Routledge Revivals: Scheherezade (1953) - A. J. Arberry

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