A4/ Tales from the 1001 Nights/Retold By Suzee Leong/child Book/ENG/USED/COND B+(BH)
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One Thousand and One Nights (or Arabian Nights) is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales told by Shahrazad to her husband, King Shahryar, to delay her execution. Over 1,001 nights, she narrates stories of magic, romance, and adventure, including famous tales like Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Wikipedia
This video tells the story of Alibaba and the Forty Thieves:
Alibaba and Forty Thieves | One Thousand and One Night Tale ...YouTube • Chirpy Learners
Key details about the Tales from the 1001 Nights include:
The Frame Narrative: To stop King Shahryar from executing a new bride every morning, Shahrazad (the vizier's daughter) tells him stories, leaving them unfinished each night to ensure she lives another day.
Origin: The stories are a compilation of Persian, Indian, Mesopotamian, and Egyptian folklore, with many taking shape during the Islamic Golden Age in Baghdad.
Famous Stories:
Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp: A poor young man discovers a genie in a lamp.
Sinbad the Sailor: A sailor goes on seven dangerous voyages.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: A woodcutter finds a thieves' den, featuring the clever slave girl Morgiana.
The Three Calenders: A story involving magic, transformation, and mistaken identity.
Themes: The tales often feature genies (jinn), sorcerers, magical, and tales of love and adventure.
Editions: Penguin Classics offers an unexpurgated translation by N.J. Dawood or a collection featuring illustrations by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Wikipedia
The collection is celebrated for its mix of fantastic, romantic, and often bawdy narratives that provide a window into the medieval Eastern world. Goodreads
Suzee Leong is a prolific author and reteller of folk tales, fables, and legends, particularly for children and young readers. Her work often focuses on making classical world literature and Asian mythology accessible to modern audiences. Goodreads
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Tales from the 1001 Nights Series
Suzee Leong has retold the classic One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights) in multiple volumes, primarily published in Malaysia by Penerbit Arowana Sdn. Bhd..
Tales from the 1001 Nights: First published around 2003, this collection adapts the most famous stories from the original Middle Eastern folklore. It is part of the "World's Great Fairy Tales" series.
More Tales from the 1001 Nights: A follow-up volume published around 2004 that explores additional magical stories from the collection.
Tales from the 1001 Nights: A Wondrous World of Magical Moments: A specific edition or variation of her retellings focused on the fantastical elements of the lore.
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