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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 1
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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 1 by Richard Francis Burton opens the legendary world of Scheherazade and King Shahryar in one of the most ambitious English translations ever produced. In this first volume, Burton presents the famous frame story along with the opening cycle of tales—rich with adventure, romance, wit, danger, and sensual intrigue.
Unlike earlier Victorian editions, Burton’s version is complete and unexpurgated, preserving the cultural depth, poetic tone, and bold spirit of the original Arabic tradition. Volume 1 sets the stage for the vast storytelling universe that unfolds across the remaining volumes, blending folklore, fantasy, moral fables, and courtly drama into an unforgettable literary tapestry.
Book Highlights
- Author: Richard Francis Burton
- First Published: 1885
- Genre: Classic Eastern Literature / Folklore
- Format: PDF, EPUB
- Edition: Curated Classic Digital Edition
- Language: English
- Pages: 1065
About This Book
First published in 1885, The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 1 is Sir Richard Francis Burton’s monumental and unexpurgated English translation of the legendary Eastern storytelling masterpiece widely known as One Thousand and One Nights.
This opening volume introduces the iconic frame story of King Shahryar and Scheherazade — the courageous bride who saves her life night after night through storytelling of extraordinary imagination. From enchanted cities and powerful jinn to daring voyages, courtly intrigue, romance, wit, and moral paradox, the tales unfold in layered narratives that blend fantasy, folklore, adventure, and human drama.
Burton’s translation is distinguished by its rich, archaic English style and extensive scholarly notes. Determined to present a complete and culturally faithful version, he preserved the poetic texture, sensuality, and complexity that earlier Victorian editions had softened or removed. The result is both a literary experience and a historical artifact reflecting nineteenth-century scholarship and fascination with the East.
Volume 1 lays the foundation for one of the most expansive story cycles in world literature — a timeless treasury of imagination, wisdom, danger, passion, and wonder.
About This Edition
- Carefully formatted for smooth digital reading
- Clean typography designed for modern screens
- Structured chapters for comfortable navigation
- Preserves Burton’s original notes and textual richness
- Elegant presentation aligned with the Quill & Ink classic atmosphere
- Note: The number of pages may vary depending on the file type.
Product Details
| Title | The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 1 |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Francis Burton |
| Year | 1885 |
| Language | English |
| Format | PDF / EPUB |
| Pages | 1065 |
| Publisher | Quill & Ink Store |
| Category | Eastern Classics / Folklore |
| Delivery | Instant digital download |
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