• ISBN13: 9788124806951
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
• Publication Date: November 17, 2025
• Pages: 424
• Original Price: INR 375.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 300 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Classics, Fantasy / Action & Adventure, and Fantasy / General

"We live in biological time, and we have beginnings, middles and ends."

The Arabian Nights: Tales of Thousand Nights and a Night, translated by Richard F. Burton, is a majestic and immersive collection that brings to life timeless tales from the Middle East. This celebrated translation opens a portal to a world of enchantment, where clever schemers, wise rulers, daring adventurers and mythical beings intertwine in a spellbinding narrative. At the heart of the collection lies the story of Shahrazad, who weaves captivating tales each night to delay her fate, creating an intricate web of stories within stories. From the legendary journeys of Sinbad and Aladdin to the daring escapades of thieves and princesses, Burton's translation preserves the rich, sensual beauty and moral complexity of these ancient fables. Burton's meticulous attention to language and detail captures the exotic splendour of the original Arabic texts while exploring universal themes of fate, love, betrayal and the power of storytelling itself. The Arabian Nights is not just a treasure trove of adventure but a profound exploration of the human spirit, offering readers an unforgettable journey through a world both fantastical and deeply rooted in human experience.

Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, soldier, linguist, and writer. He travelled extensively across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, studying cultures, languages, and religions. He is also known for his translations of important works, including The Arabian Nights and The Kama Sutra.

• The Translator’s Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
• Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxv
• 1. Story of King Shahryar and His Brother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Tale of the Bull and the Ass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• 2. Tale of the Trader and the Jinni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
• The First Shaykh’s Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
• The Second Shaykh’s Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
• The Third Shaykh’s Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
• 3. The Fisherman and the Jinni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
• The Tale of the Wazir and the Sage Duban. . . . . . . . . . . .50
• King Sindibad and His Falcon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
• The Tale of the Husband and the Parrot. . . . . . . . . . .59
• The Tale of the Prince and the Ogress. . . . . . . . . . . . .61
• The Tale of the Ensorcelled Prince. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
• 4. The Porter and the Three Ladies of Baghdad. . . . . . . .93
• The First Kalandar’s Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
• The Second Kalandar’s Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
• The Tale of the Envier and the Envied. . . . . . . . . . .139
• The Third Kalandar’s Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
• The Eldest Lady’s Tale.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
• Tale of the Portress.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
• 5. The Tale of the Three Apples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
• 6. Tale of Nur al-Dín Alí & His Son Badr al-Dín Hasan. . . . . . . . . . .221
• 7. The Hunchback’s Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
• The Nazarene Broker’s Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .298
• The Reeve’s Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
• Tale of the Jewish Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
• Tale of the Tailor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340
• The Barber’s Tale of Himself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
• The Barber’s Tale of His First Brother.. . . . . . . . . . .361
• The Barber’s Tale of His Second Brother. . . . . . . . .366
• The Barber’s Tale of His Third Brother. . . . . . . . . . .371
• The Barber’s Tale of His Fourth Brother. . . . . . . . . .374
• The Barber’s Tale of His Fifth Brother. . . . . . . . . . . .378
• The Barber’s Tale of His Sixth Brother. . . . . . . . . . .388
• The End of the Tailor’s Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393