Leatherbound Classics: The Arabian Nights: & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy - Hardcover

 
9781607103097: Leatherbound Classics: The Arabian Nights: & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1607103095 ISBN 13: 9781607103097
Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

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.

This beautiful, leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed end papers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative elements enhance the reading experience, while an expert introduction provides new information and context for these well-known stories.

Arabian Nights is a compelling look at a long-gone culture―and the perfect addition to any home library.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an renown British explorer, writer, translator, and linguist who is best known for his travels within Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Of his many achievements, one of his most recognizable contributions is a translation of One Thousand and One Nights, also commonly known as The Arabian Nights.

Ken Mondschein is a college professor, scholar, fencing master, jouster, and author with expertise in subjects ranging from medieval history to contemporary politics. He was a Fulbright scholar to France, received his PhD in history from Fordham University and is certified as a master of historical fencing by the US Fencing Coaches' Association. His work includes history, fencing, introductions to works of classic literature, and other projects.

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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.

This beautiful, leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed end papers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative elements enhance the reading experience, while an expert introduction provides new information and context for these well-known stories.

Arabian Nights is a compelling look at a long-gone culture―and the perfect addition to any home library.

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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.

This beautiful, leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed end papers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative elements enhance the reading experience, while an introduction by scholar Ken Mondschein provides new information and context for these well-known stories.

Arabian Nights is a compelling look at both Arabic culture and Western ideas of the East--and the perfect addition to any home library.

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Verlag
Simon + Schuster LLC
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1607103095
ISBN 13 
9781607103097
Einband
Cubierta de piel
Anzahl der Seiten
655
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