Arabian Nights

Andrew Lang

Oct 2017 · Author's Republic · Narrated by Johan F Girado

About this audiobook

They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin...

These and the other Middle Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful, fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers alike.

An Author's Republic audio production.

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Arabian Nights is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales and stories compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. The origins of these stories are diverse, with some dating back to ancient Arabic, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian folklore. The collection is known for its rich storytelling, vibrant characters, and exotic settings, capturing the imaginations of readers for centuries.

The stories are framed within a larger narrative of Scheherazade, a legendary Persian queen, who tells stories to her husband, King Shahryar, to delay her execution. Each night, Scheherazade leaves her husband hanging on a cliffhanger, compelling him to spare her life until he becomes so engrossed in the tales that he decides to keep her alive indefinitely.

Themes explored in the tales include the power of storytelling, the consequences of greed and deception, the triumph of love and virtue, and the resilience of the human spirit. Many stories also contain elements of magic, adventure, and mystery.