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The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night Volume 8.: A Complete Translation of the Arabian Nights
Paperback
RomanceClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781633843509
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Jul 23 2015
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A continuation of the complete English translation of the Arabian Nights, presenting a further sequence of interwoven tales within the established narrative framework. This eighth volume of The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, translated by John Payne, extends the cycle of stories associated with Scheherazade, maintaining continuity across the collection.
The narratives proceed through episodes of adventure, transformation, and reflection, structured within the layered storytelling that defines the work. Payne's translation maintains a consistent prose style across the volumes, emphasizing clarity and cohesion while preserving the progression of the larger work. Individual tales contribute to a cumulative design, reinforcing the structural unity of the collection.
As part of the complete set, this volume contributes to one of the most enduring works of world literature. It remains central to the study of narrative tradition and the transmission of literary material across cultures.
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