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Unique Elements Historical context Detailed 19th century analysis The Enchanting World Literature Story Collection The Arabian Nights, or One Thousand and One Nights, is a collection of Middle Eastern fables assembled during the Islamic Golden Age (8th - 14th century). This edition features the most famous stories as selected by UK editor Andrew Lang in his 1898 edition. Excerpt ‘For two days Aladdin remained in the dark, crying and lamenting. At last he clasped his hands in prayer, and in so doing rubbed the ring, which the magician had forgotten to take from him. Immediately an enormous and frightful genie rose out of the earth, saying: "What wouldst thou with me? I am the Slave of the Ring, and will obey thee in all things." ‘ Synopsis The bitter King Shahriyar beds a new virgin every night for three years, then executes her the next morning. To save her own life and put an end to this murderous cycle, the beautiful Shahrazad tells the king wondrous stories filled with thrilling adventure and romance - tales of mythical lands, princes and hunchbacks, of Sindbad's voyages and Aladdin's magical lamp, and how Ali Baba outwits a band of forty thieves. Title Details Original 1898 text World classic short stories 5 x 8 in Matte Cover Cream Paper