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THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night WITH INTRODUCTION EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF MOSLEM MEN AND A TERMINAL ESSAY UPON THE HISTORY OF THE NIGHTS VOLUME IX.
CONTENTS OF THE NINTH VOLUME.
THE MAN OF UPPER EGYPT AND HIS FRANKISH WIFE.
RUINED MAN OF BAGHDAD AND HIS SLAVE-GIRL.
KING JALI’AD OF HIND AND HIS WAZIR SHIMAS; FOLLOWED BY THE HISTORY OF KING WIRD KHAN, SON OF KING JALI’AD, WITH HIS WOMEN AND WAZIRS.
ABU KIR THE DYER AND ABU SIR THE BARBER.
ABDULLAH THE FISHERMAN AND ABDULLAH THE MERMAN.
TALE OF HARUN AL-RASHID AND ABU HASAN, THE MERCHANT OF OMAN.
IBRAHIM AND JAMILAH.
ABU AL-HASAN OF KHORASAN.
This volume opens a doorway into the glittering world of the Arabian Nights, presenting a faithful, literal translation that lets the original rhythm and wit shine through. Alongside the stories, the editor provides clear explanatory notes on Muslim customs and a concise essay on the history of the collection, offering listeners a helpful guide to the cultural backdrop that shapes each tale.
Within its pages you’ll encounter the passionate exchange between Nur al‑Din and the enchanting Lady Miriam, a series of royal intrigues featuring King Jali’ad and his clever wazir, and a host of timeless fables—from clever animals outwitting predators to moral parables about justice and folly. The blend of lyrical poetry, vivid adventure, and insightful commentary makes this installment a captivating listening experience for anyone curious about the enduring magic of these Eastern legends.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (890K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-09-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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