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The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights
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| Authors and Contributors |
Translated by Richard Burton
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Introduction by A. S. Byatt
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| Series | Modern Library Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:912 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 132 |
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| Category/Genre | Modern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945) |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780375756757
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| Classifications | Dewey:398.210953 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | General | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Random House USA Inc
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| Imprint |
Modern Library Inc
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| Publication Date |
10 April 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
This edition of The Arabian Nights includes the most famous and representative tales form the classic translation by Richard F Burton, with a new introductino by A S Byatt
Author Biography
Richard F Burton 1821-1890, the Victorian explorer, linguist and writer best remembered today for his translation of The Arabian Nights, also translated many other works, including the Kama Sutra.
Reviews"[A] book...that captivates in childhood, and still delights in age."
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