
Princess Badoura A tale from the Arabian Nights
List of Illustrations
A Tale from The Arabian Nights Retold by Laurence Housman
Epilogue
Princess Badoura, the radiant daughter of the Chinese emperor, is promised in marriage to the daring Prince Camaralzaman of Persia. Their union is celebrated with lavish ceremonies and hopeful promises of a harmonious reign, yet an unexpected shadow falls over the palace soon after the festivities. Badoura falls ill under mysterious circumstances, and whispers of an ancient curse begin to circulate among the courtiers.
Desperate to save his beloved, Camaralzaman turns to the kingdom’s most learned astrologer, who advises a perilous quest for a hidden talisman said to possess healing powers. Guided by omens and the fierce clash of birds in the forest canopy, the prince ventures into unknown lands, confronting enchanted obstacles and strange allies. As he draws closer to the coveted stone, the fate of Badoura—and the fragile peace between their realms—hangs in the balance.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (103K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images from the Collection of The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Release date
2016-02-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1959
Known for moving easily between art, theatre, and activism, this English writer and illustrator brought both imagination and conviction to his work. He is especially remembered for historical plays such as Victoria Regina and for his energetic support of women’s suffrage.
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