The Arabian Nights Entertainments

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The Arabian Nights Entertainments

by Andrew Lang

EN·~10 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total
1

The Arabian Nights Entertainments,

0:02
2

Selected and Edited - by - Andrew Lang

1:31
3

Preface

4:41
4

The Arabian Nights

7:35
5

The Story of the Merchant and the Genius

8:08
6

The Story of the First Old Man and of the Hind

6:10
7

The Story of the Second Old Man, and of the Two Black Dogs

6:07
8

The Story of the Fisherman

6:30
9

The Story of the Greek King and the Physician Douban

3:43
10

The Story of the Husband and the Parrot

2:36

Description

Step into a world where deserts shimmer with hidden wonders and bustling bazaars echo with whispered intrigue. This collection gathers some of the most beloved tales from the legendary Arabian Nights, preserving the oral richness that once entertained caravans and palace courts alike. Listeners will hear the rhythm of ancient storytellers as each story unfolds in vivid, compact form.

From the clever merchant who bargains with a mischievous genie to the daring sailor who braves monstrous sea creatures, the narratives blend humor, danger, and a dash of the supernatural. Familiar favorites such as the lamp‑bearing youth, the adventurous voyages of Sindbad, and the clever wiles of courtly viziers provide a tapestry of imagination that feels both timeless and fresh. The tone remains warm and conversational, inviting you to linger over each moral and marvel at the unexpected twists that arise early in every tale.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (593K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Christy Phillips and John Hamm. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

1994-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

1844–1912

Best remembered for gathering fairy tales into the much-loved "Color Fairy Books," this Scottish writer also moved easily between poetry, criticism, history, translation, and folklore. His work helped bring old stories to new readers and still shapes how many people first meet classic tales.

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